Steve Ott
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7th April 2017
Marvin without hat Yippee I am free. I’ve cast my seed coat and now waving my little leaves in the air soaking up the sun. It is a glorious day today. My little seed leaves are making lots of food.…
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Pink Lady’s Favourite Chicken Salad with Butternut Bites
This main-course salad ticks all the boxes for a healthy meal – and it tastes SO good! Preparation:10 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes Serves:2 300g prepared butternut squash, cut into chunks 1tbsp olive oil Pinch of cumin seeds or chilli…
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6th April 2017
Marvin with hat I seem to be wearing my seed coat as a rather natty little hat. Need to unfurl my leaves I think to get rid of it.
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Birdwatch records a ‘waxwing winter’
Waxwings were among the stars of this year’s Birdwatch. Over 497,000 people took part in the 38th RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch over the last weekend in January, counting more than eight million birds. The results show an explosion in sightings…
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Nettle Soup
Spring crops may be a few weeks off yet – but the weeds are ready to harvest. This vibrant soup combines the new season’s nettles with last season’s potatoes and onions. Ingredients (serves 2) 25g (1oz) butter 1 medium onion,…
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Pink & Delicious South African Baked Apples
How about this for a simple, sensational dessert? South African Pink Lady and Golden Delicious apples, cored and scored around their middles, then filled with dried fruits, orange zest and ground almonds – baked until soft. Anyone for ice cream…
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Green is good for you
People living close to trees and green spaces are less likely to be obese, inactive or dependent on antidepressants… People living close to trees and green spaces are less likely to be obese, inactive or dependent on antidepressants, according to…
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Humidity boosted 2016 pests and diseases
A hot, moist 2016 saw the rise of humidity-loving pests and diseases, says the RHS Gardening Advice Service. Slug and snails generated a record number of enquiries and regained the number one pest spot, which they’ve occupied in eight of…
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Future farming
These ideas, says the SA, have the potential to transform farming… The Soil Association has launched a new report setting out six ‘game-changing’ ideas for the future of UK farming policy after we leave the EU – and there’s plenty…
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SPICY PAKORA WITH CORIANDER
Enjoy as a starter or as a snack, pakoras are a perfect partner for your freshly grown coriander. Put in plenty to balance out the flavours. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes • 100g/3oz gram…
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A new home and era for the UK’s biggest and only dedicated flower market
Historic move for New Covent Garden’s Flower Market after 43 years On Monday 3rd April, the Flower Market at New Covent Garden Market – the UK’s biggest, specialist flower and plant hall – is headed for a new home. Remaining…
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Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones
Enjoy these yummy apple scones while they’re still warm, topped with clotted cream and warm poached apple slices. Preparation: 15 minutes, plus chilling | Cooking: 18 minutes Makes 14 450g self-raising flour Pinch of salt 110g butter, chilled and diced…
