There’s something about winter that makes us slow down a little… warmer meals, slower mornings, more time in the kitchen. And this is exactly why April is such a powerful month in your garden. Because while everyone thinks the garden is winding down… this is actually...
If you’ve grown coriander (or dhanya), you’ll know how tricky it can be to keep it happy once the weather starts warming up. One minute it’s lush and fragrant, and the next — it bolts, sends up flowers, and your tender leaves turn bitter. Before the heat arrives in...
Shade in your garden? Think you can't grow edibles here? Think again! Shady spots in your garden need not be dead spots where you can't grow any vegetables or herbs. We stay in urban areas where boundary walls and neighbours houses block the sun, and this is the...
Everyone knows a jacket potato as a side dish, and it’s often served with dollops of sour cream. Heleen Meyer has a mouth-watering healthier alternative, with just as much (and even more) flavour. When roasting sweet potatoes, their natural sweetness becomes even more prominent. Preparing them in the skin adds colour and fiber to your meal and it’s so much quicker to prepare – no peeling necessary and no waste.
As winter approaches, we start to think of soups and stews—food filled with comfort, warmth, and flavour. These nine herbs are winter staples. When planning your autumn garden, consider where you will plant them. Thyme and Rosemary These two herbs form the base of...
