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June

• Invest in a Water Butt

  A good Water Butt can make all the difference to our gardens during times of drought.

• Plant Outdoor Tomatoes

  Outdoor tomatoes can be planted out now either in pots, growbags or directly into the soil.

• Ventilate Your Greenhouse

  If you have young plants growing in your greenhouse make sure there is plenty of ventilation.

• Fresh Tomato Sauce

  When tomatoes are plentiful, home made tomato sauce is just the ticket. After processing in the food processor, I usually portion, add additional flavourings, such as chilli, smoked paprika, basil or mushrooms then freeze.

• Heirloom Tomato, Basil & Goats Cheese Salad

  Long lazy summery days in the garden cry out for simplicity, allowing succulent produce to make its own statement. Lend a helping hand by choosing from the many different varieties of tomatoes which are now so freely available.

• Warm Tomato Salad

  A warm and healthy tomato salad, great served in summer months as part of a light supper or is excellently served as a starter with crusty bread.

• Beef, Mushroom & Onion Pie

  A delicious and cost effective meal, excellent for pre-preparing for the busy midweek schedule.