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Cook in Bulk and Save Money: Freezer Tips
Do you ever get caught out without lunch and settle for a cheese toastie yet again? Or struggle to find something for the kids’ supper? By using...
Food for Free: Saving Vegetable Seed
If you grow your own vegetables, or you know someone who does, then you could save money by drying seed for next year. It’s a simple principle that enables you to...
Fruit for Growing and Storing
First, the bad news: fruit just won’t grow in our British winters. Your gooseberry, blackcurrant and raspberry bushes will all be woody stumps by Christmas; but, if...
Get Ready for Baby by Filling Your Freezer
If you’re expecting a baby, preparations are probably already underway in your house. You might be decorating the nursery, decluttering, and...
Grow Your Own and Save on Food Bills
We all need to cut down on supermarket spending, so growing our own food has become more attractive than ever. Although it can be hard to plan a harvest that will...
Grow, Store and Cook With Beans
Beans – or legumes – are an excellent source of protein, and well worth giving some space in your vegetable garden. They’re very useful in vegetarian cooking, as...
Low Cost, High Yield: Value Crops for Beginners
If you’re new to vegetable growing, it can be a daunting prospect. There are so many seed catalogues and vegetable varieties, and they’re all...
Planning and Planting Crops for Self-Sufficiency
Planning your garden or plot for self-sufficiency involves a certain amount of knowledge – and a healthy dose of experience. You will need the...
Tasty Recipes to Make the Most of Your Freezer
If you’re faced with a glut of fresh vegetables or fruit, you can save space by using your freezer as an extra storage area. Here are some tips...
