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Helping Your Garden Beat the Drought
Experts predict the dry weather is here to stay, and whilst this is good news for everyone wanting to make the most of the great outdoors this summer, no-one wants their garden looking worse for wear. For those people wanting to ensure their garden stays green and fresh, Homebase Garden Academy...
Experts predict the dry weather is here to stay, and whilst this is good news for everyone wanting to make the most of the great outdoors this summer, no-one wants their garden looking worse for wear. For those people wanting to ensure their garden stays green and fresh, Homebase Garden Academy...
Beef and butter bean stew
Beef and butter bean stew with smoked paprika Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 750g diced chuck steak or Stewing beef 1 large onion finely sliced 1 red pepper sliced 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp hot paprika (optional) 125ml red wine 1 x 400g chopped tinned Tomatoes 1 x 400g tin butter beans 100g pitted black olives Brown sugar to...
Beef and butter bean stew with smoked paprika Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 750g diced chuck steak or Stewing beef 1 large onion finely sliced 1 red pepper sliced 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp hot paprika (optional) 125ml red wine 1 x 400g chopped tinned Tomatoes 1 x 400g tin butter beans 100g pitted black olives Brown sugar to...
Caring for your Christmas Tree
Fresh Christmas Tree Care Guide Before you go Christmas tree shopping, measure the height of your ceiling. If it’s too tall you may not be able to fit a fairy or any other decoration on the top – and you don’t want to have to cut the top off. Remove the netting...
Fresh Christmas Tree Care Guide Before you go Christmas tree shopping, measure the height of your ceiling. If it’s too tall you may not be able to fit a fairy or any other decoration on the top – and you don’t want to have to cut the top off. Remove the netting...
Bird watching - a beginner's guide
Bird watching is becoming increasingly popular, with around 3 million people enjoying this hobby each year. It’s a great way to get outdoors in the fresh air, and anyone can give it a try. It's ideal for families too - not only is it free entertainment, it is a great...
Bird watching is becoming increasingly popular, with around 3 million people enjoying this hobby each year. It’s a great way to get outdoors in the fresh air, and anyone can give it a try. It's ideal for families too - not only is it free entertainment, it is a great...
How to carve a pumpkin
If you want to make an impact this Halloween, impress your neighbours with a hand crafted pumpkin to sit in your window! Here are a few tips to help you get started: Choose a large pumpkin – it’s easier to carve. Begin by cutting a hole in the crown of the pumpkin,...
If you want to make an impact this Halloween, impress your neighbours with a hand crafted pumpkin to sit in your window! Here are a few tips to help you get started: Choose a large pumpkin – it’s easier to carve. Begin by cutting a hole in the crown of the pumpkin,...
Pumpkin pie with cinnamon cream
Ingredients: For the Pumpkin Pie 500 g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry 1lb of pumpkin, quartered ¼ tsp ground mixed spice ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 3 large free-range eggs, beaten 200ml double cream For the cinnamon cream 200ml double cream 1tbsp caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat the oven to 170°c. Place your...
Ingredients: For the Pumpkin Pie 500 g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry 1lb of pumpkin, quartered ¼ tsp ground mixed spice ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 3 large free-range eggs, beaten 200ml double cream For the cinnamon cream 200ml double cream 1tbsp caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat the oven to 170°c. Place your...
Beetroot and apple borscht
This simple beetroot and apple borscht makes a quick low calorie meal. And its incredibly good for you! Ingredients - serves 4 600g raw beetroot, peeled and cubed 1 chopped onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 chopped celery stick 2 small bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 litre vegetable stock 1 tbs olive oil Sour cream to garnish Salt...
This simple beetroot and apple borscht makes a quick low calorie meal. And its incredibly good for you! Ingredients - serves 4 600g raw beetroot, peeled and cubed 1 chopped onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 chopped celery stick 2 small bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 litre vegetable stock 1 tbs olive oil Sour cream to garnish Salt...
Tomato, basil and mozzarella penne
Enjoy this light pasta dish. Full of goodness using the freshest seasonal ingredients form your garden. Ingredients - serves 4 500g chopped tomatoes 1 chopped onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 bunch fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp tomato puree 300g penne 250g mozzarella cheese 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to season Preparation method ...
Enjoy this light pasta dish. Full of goodness using the freshest seasonal ingredients form your garden. Ingredients - serves 4 500g chopped tomatoes 1 chopped onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 bunch fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp tomato puree 300g penne 250g mozzarella cheese 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to season Preparation method ...
Roasted vegetable lasagne
A delicious way to use up this years vegetable surplus. Don't be afraid to substitute with other vegetables you may have in abundance in your garden. Why not share your favourite vegetable recipe on the forum and collect some nectar points. Ingredients - serves 4 1 aubergine, cut into 1/4inch cubes 100g sliced...
A delicious way to use up this years vegetable surplus. Don't be afraid to substitute with other vegetables you may have in abundance in your garden. Why not share your favourite vegetable recipe on the forum and collect some nectar points. Ingredients - serves 4 1 aubergine, cut into 1/4inch cubes 100g sliced...
Help save the bumblebee
Make yours a better garden for bumblebees Over the past seventy years, many kinds of bumblebees have become increasingly scarce; and two species have become extinct. Those species which have remained commonplace have been able to use gardens to provide part of their habitat. However, we cannot afford to leave the continued existence of...
Make yours a better garden for bumblebees Over the past seventy years, many kinds of bumblebees have become increasingly scarce; and two species have become extinct. Those species which have remained commonplace have been able to use gardens to provide part of their habitat. However, we cannot afford to leave the continued existence of...
