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KITCHEN GARDEN JOURNAL


How to season your Blackstone grill
If you’re new to cooking on a griddle or just unboxing your Blackstone for the first time, seasoning it properly is the essential first step.
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Lynne's Home Grown Potato Salad
A classic with a garden-fresh twist—this potato salad is packed with flavour from homegrown veg, punchy cornichons, and a mustardy mayo dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or just a sunny lunch in the garden.
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Lynne's Garden Fresh Salsa
This simple, super-fresh recipe tastes nothing like the processed versions you find in the supermarket
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Good Soil, Great Growing: Why Healthy Soil Is the Key to Abundant Fruit & Veg
When we talk about growing thriving veg patches, blooming borders, or healthy fruit trees, we often focus on the visible—what’s above the ground.
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Lynne’s Magical (and Slightly Whiffy) Homemade Plant Feed
You can whip up a super-charged organic liquid fertiliser using what’s already in your garden
Jun 20, 20252 min read


The Grow Up Rhubarb Gin
A summer favourite —easy, delicious, and budget-friendly!
Jun 6, 20251 min read


POLYECO GREENHOUSES
Polyeco makes structures that feel permanent and purposeful in the garden. A real upgrade for anyone looking to extend their growing space or create a calm corner to enjoy nature throughout the year.
May 8, 20251 min read


🌱 Grow Smarter: The Power of Companion Planting
When it comes to growing your own food, keeping pests off your precious crops can be a challenge.
May 8, 20252 min read


French Soaps
French Soaps offers authentic Savon de Marseille and a beautiful range of natural cleaning and body-care products made with 99–100% natural ingredients.
May 8, 20251 min read


HOTBIN
HOTBIN use clever design to lock in heat, turning everyday food scraps and garden waste into rich, usable compost in as little as 30–90 days.
May 8, 20251 min read


Blackstone
When it comes to gathering, cooking, and sharing great food, few things bring people together like a Blackstone grill.
When it comes to gathering, cooking, and sharing great food, few things bring people together like a Blackstone grill. Known for their durable flat-top griddles and outdoor cooking gear, Blackstone has built a reputation.
May 8, 20251 min read


Earth Cycle
Earth Cycle is a family-run, Southern England-based business that transforms local green waste, such as council “green bin” collections, tree trimmings, and landscape cuttings, into high-quality soils and mulches.
May 8, 20251 min read

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