This week, I was requested to make something with bacon… So, I thought about it and thought about it. I wanted to make something unusual, something tasty and something that the guys hadn’t tried before. I stumbled upon a perfect base recipe and made the rest up! When they tried my cooking, everyone and I …
This is a guide to our dwarf apple tree stock available at Dents. Most of the varieties here, unless stated otherwise, as self sterile meaning that the trees NEED another tree in the same or similar pollination group to them to produce fruit. So, we have provided the information on which pollination groups with a …
There is nothing better than being able to pick your own fruit and vegetables from your own garden. So for the next two weeks we will be running a blogging series on how to plan for planting fruit plants including tress, canes, stem plants as well as how to care for your rhubarb. Apples, pears …
Don’t know your annuals from your perennials? Don’t worry! Help is at hand! Here is an article specially written by our plant manager using her expertise to help you with your plant knowledge! “Generally described as those plants whose life-cycle is greater than two years and which tend to flower each year. They are probably …
We love wildlife and were horrified to learn about the bee decline! Insects are incredibly important when it comes to food production. Insects and plants have a close symbiotic relationship that has existed for eons. They play an essential role as pollinators of flowering plants. This pollination process enables to plant to reproduce in the …
Today, we are going to start off with some indoor/outdoor décor on trend for gardens and homes everywhere this year!! This year’s Spring/Summer trend is pastel colours! You will see it on the catwalk as well as on crockery and picnic items, jewellery and even furniture! Check out our gorgeous pink metal tea for two …
We all love our sofas. In fact, I don’t think I could live without mine. Its the perfect place to put your feet up after a hard days work! But these lovely Spring and Summer days need to be enjoyed! So why not move your lounge from inside to outside!! We have a gorgeous range … Continue reading
The question has been around for a long time! Along with the spur to move to more organic foods, the current trend seems to be to buy more locally sourced produce. So, why buy local and seasonal produce? Chefs have been talking about seasonal produce for a while. It seems logical, to buy food that … Continue reading
Nothing beats the fresh flavour and availability of herbs that are picked in your garden! We have a great selection of herbs in our canopy area at Dents Farm Hilgay, but what do you do once you have bought them? How do you know which ones to buy, where to put them and how to … Continue reading
Dents Farm Hilgay is especially keen on encouraging people to buy seasonal. Not only is it nice to eat food that is fresh and local, it saves those very important pennies to spend on something other than food. In season in Britain at the moment is asparagus. Asparagus has a relatively short season so you … Continue reading
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