What’s in season in June? Planting and produce this month
Wisteria hysteria slowly fades in June, but there are plenty more flowers to enjoy as we head towards the start of summer. In fact, this month is a perfect time ...
How to forage elderflower this June
Elderflower is a late spring, early summer scent and sight that’s reminiscent of country walks and picnics. Refreshing elderflower cordial is one of the most popular ways to use foraged ...
15 of the best cut flowers to grow in your garden or allotment
The art of slow flowers. Skip the chemicals and transport emissions to grow your own cut flowers at home or at an allotment. Beyond the benefits of reducing your environmental ...
Wild garlic pesto recipe
Fragrant wild garlic plants carpeting hedgerows and woodlands is an iconic spring scene. With a more subtle flavour to ordinary garlic cloves, wild garlic is also a delicious and versatile ...
What’s in season in May? Planting and produce this month
While we say goodbye to the last of the spring blossom, May doesn’t disappoint outside. Hedgerows spill over in abundance with frothy cow parsley and fresh green leaves, while seasonal ...
When is asparagus in season in the UK?
Asparagus is a true slow food. It can take up to three years for the first crop after planting, which is one of the reasons it also tends to be ...
How to forage wild garlic
Wild garlic is one of the seasonal stars of spring. Carpeting the floor of woodlands from late winter through June, the fragrant allium ursinum plant is easy to identify thanks ...
What’s in season in April? Planting and produce this month
From tulips to apple, cherry, magnolia and hawthorn blossom, April is a truly beautiful month in the UK. It’s not all about the candy pinks and whites, either. Daffodils linger, ...
Slow Supper Club: Pythouse Kitchen Garden, Tisbury
Our Slow Supper Club is a series of restaurant guides and recipes dedicated to celebrating slow food and seasonal eating. The series hopes to leave you inspired to explore the ...