Monthly Archives: January 2016

Come on Garlic let’s get you started. Be brave, it’ll be good for you. Don’t worry, Claire will look after you.

It’s that time of year, when I get my Onion Sets started in half toilet rolls. Yes I know it sounds odd, but I’ve done it for years and it works perfectly every year. You can do the same with … Continue reading →

The seed potatoes have arrived!! So what’s chitting all about? Why do we do it, and what’s the point of it?

When it’s cold outside, and the ground is too cold to dig, what’s the best thing to do? Plant some herbs to put on the window sill.

Originally posted on Hen Corner:
Welcome back to Hen Corner, especially to new visitors since our recent feature in The Guardian. I know that the children went back to school last week, but I’m going back to school this week…

“Make it very girlie!” was my instruction for this cake. I think I succeeded…

It’s my sister in laws 40th birthday this weekend, and she asked me to make her a very special birthday cake. I know just the one to make..

Try my Quadruple Chocolate Cookies. They’re very tasty. I know they may have lots of calories in them, but you can burn those off down the allotment. Give them a go, you’ll love them…