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An interesting (arty) perspective on saving energy by not storing so much food in the fridge - with some useful tips on which vegetables last longer by being out of the fridge, etc. Here it is... Saving food from the fridge by Kris De Decker

In June we should have plenty of sunshine, and no frost. (It says here). So plant out your runner beans and tomatoes, your maincrop peas and carrots...but be ready with a watering can, in case it is dry, and a hoe, in case it rains, and the weeds flourish. At least we...

Hot tips on prioritising what do do in the garden each month - by Jon Gunson of TTL. June In June we should have plenty of sunshine, and no frost. (It says here). So plant out your runner beans and tomatoes, your maincrop peas and carrots...but be ready with a...

December 2016 A team from Lewes (see photo of us all kitted up) took up the offer noted in the TTL newsletter of a tour of the Hollingdean Materials Recycling Facility, operated by Veolia as are the Newhaven and Whitesmith sites. Hollingdean processes the recycling...

    Gardening in June reflects the essential cussedness of life. The warm weather, sunshine and longer days bring one's beds to life; also, of course, they cause weeds to flourish. One is reminded once more that gardening is not an event, but a process....

    "A cucumber," said Dr Johnson, "should be well sliced, and dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out, as good for nothing."  I am inclined to disagree. Very good in a raita, of course, and goes curiously well with peanut butter. They...

More food growing tips from Jon...   We never did get a winter, did we? Autumn went on forever, and now spring seems to be here. Mild, wet and windy weather has brought some beneficial effects for the gardener; however, it probably means that we will have a...