Kale

  • A SHOT IN THE ARM

    A SHOT IN THE ARM

    KG editor, Steve Ott ventures out into a cold garden to tackle the worst job of all – tidying the potting shed – and finds some surprises It’s the time of year that many gardening Brits find so difficult –…

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  • Discover the National Trust’s top gardens for spring

    Discover the National Trust’s top gardens for spring

    As the days get longer and winter starts to fade, spring arrives in fresh bursts of colour and new life. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/our-best-spring-gardens From the carpets of delicate spring bulbs at Greenway in Devon to the clouds of orchard blossom at Sizergh…

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  • Butternut Squash Lasange

    Butternut Squash Lasange

    Creamy, sweet and savoury, this is a comfort food that will warm you up on a cold winter night. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large butternut squash •…

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  • Find your own National Trust winter wonderland

    Find your own National Trust winter wonderland

    Here’s a selection of some of the great places just waiting to be discovered during the cold winter months: There’s nothing better on a crisp winter’s morning than venturing outdoors to explore frosty landscapes and spot winter wildlife. From spectacular…

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  • Spicy Kale Pasties

    Spicy Kale Pasties

    These vegetarian pasties are great to make up for a picnic, or a party for easy one-handed eating!  MAKES 6 pasties Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes     |     Cooking time: 30 minutes You can get creative…

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  • Kale & Sweet Potato Pasta

    Kale & Sweet Potato Pasta

    This is a colourful dish, making great use of vitamin-rich kale and flavourful sweet potatoes. Can be made ahead and served cold as a salad. SERVES 2 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 2 medium sweet potatoes,…

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  • Migrant moths threaten Brassica crops.

    Migrant moths threaten Brassica crops.

    Population surges of diamondback moths happen periodically, but the last time such high numbers were recorded was in 1996.  Scientists are warning that brassica crops could be devastated by record numbers of moths arriving from mainland Europe. Tens of millions…

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  • Spinach with Cous Cous, Pine Nuts & Sultanas

    Spinach with Cous Cous, Pine Nuts & Sultanas

    On the table in 15 minutes, this is a perfect supper dish for nights when you don’t have the time or energy. On the table in 15 minutes, this is a perfect supper dish for nights when you don’t have…

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