Category Archives: Gardening

¡Viva! Las Aceitunas

After working for the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation and their sister group Viva! for five years I left to move onto other things… My leaving present was a beautiful standard olive tree which has grown very well over the last … Continue reading

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Last of the Tomatoes

I wanted to call this blog Last of the Mohicans but I couldn’t think of a witty link. Anyway – here they are… the last little beauties along with a couple of green chillies. I have really enjoyed picking fresh … Continue reading

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Corn Porn

The anticipation starts in July. This year I was teased good and proper! I was in Picardy in France in July to see my mate’s band play on Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale). We had to drive past field after … Continue reading

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Tomatoes

In 2010 we grew a variety of toms in the garden, some from pips taken out of a tomato I brought back from Lisbon in my handbag! Too mean to throw it away! Don’t put them in the fridge, they … Continue reading

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Carrots

Carrots taste great straight out of the ground!

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