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How to grow potatoes

If you are longing to plant your vegies now, but the soil still feels cold when you sit on it, satisfy your gardening longings by planting out some spuds. Potatoes can be planted when the soil is still cold, as long as the soil isn’t frozen solid — if it is the potatoes will rot. […]
Vine ripened tomatoes
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How to grow tomatoes

There is nothing like a home-grown tomato, all warm from the sun and not just sweet but incredibly full of flavour. You just haven't eaten a tomato until you've had one straight from the garden!
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Cooking meat on the BBQ

Question: My partner has a tendency to overcook everything so that it’s dry on the inside or black on the outside and raw in the centre. Are there any rules on cooking meat on the BBQ? Answer: When cooking chicken on the barbecue, it only needs a moderately-high heat, so don’t place it over a […]
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Artichoke hearts vs. Jerusalem artichokes. Is there a difference?

Question What is the difference between artichoke hearts and Jerusalem artichokes? Which do I use to make soup? Answer Artichoke hearts come from the globe artichoke, which is a big thistle plant native to the Mediterranean. Once you have cooked them, you can eat both the tender part of the leaves and the heart. While […]