How to dry herbs
Summer's a great time to dry herbs, says Penny Woodward. It's also the time when most of them should be harvested. Here's how to do it.
Pickled gherkins
Experiencing a cucumber glut in your garden? That's not such a bad thing, according to Justin Russell, who has heaps in his patch. His advice? Start pickling!
Bake your own spelt flatbread
Sophie Hansen introduces some nutritious and flavoursome flours in our latest issue: spelt is one of them. Try it in this delicious recipe.
Horseradish power
Autumn is the time when the wonderfully pungent horseradish is in its element -- you can plant and harvest now and once harvested it's time to start cooking!
Plum harvest and pruning
Japanese plums, harvesting, pruning and a plum sponge from Penny Woodward
Make your own olives in brine
Penny Woodward's recipe for olives in brine is oh-so easy -- now you just need to grow the olives!
Early summer harvesting notes
Penny Woodward talks about harvesting garlic, basil, globe artichokes and zucchini flowers
Making every part count
Justin Russell explains ways to make the most of root to leaf edibility, an idea that has been used for generations by frugal kitchens. Winter soups are just the start!
Tips for preserving garlic
Penny Woodward gives seven tips for year round garlic.
Tamarind & Thyme Crème Brûlée
This delicious version of rhubarb and custard uses boonjie tamarind, a bright-red, tangy fruit that’s a refreshing treat eaten raw or used as a paste, chutney or sauce.
Kibbeh Lakteen (pumpkin kibbeh)
This pumpkin kibbeh is an ode to autumn, with its crunchy shell and tasty stuffing of mixed greens and spices.
Olive harvesting and preserving
Time to think about harvesting and preserving olives, writes Penny Woodward.
Harissa Chicken with Roasted Carrot, Lentil & Feta Salad
The humble carrot adds an earthy sweetness to this delicious autumn dish.
Storing garlic
So you've harvested and cured your garlic, now you need to store it. Penny Woodward explains how.
Citrus bonanza
Rebecca Sullivan shares three recipes to make the most of your citrus haul – Orange blossom truffles, Citronello spritz and Citrus all-round cleaning spray.