Food growing for tiny spaces
Thinking of a growing space as a cube can multiply the food you can grow in tight places, writes Mark Risdill Smith in an excerpt from his new book.
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I respect the contradictory nature of seasonality
'Seasonality is a transitory term that means different things to different people,' writes chef Tom Hunt, explaining why the lines of seasonality are now blurred.
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When the woods are your seeds and your supermarket
'Though I am no scientist, there is palpable change across our traditionally recognised seasons,' says forager Jim Parums.
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Perennial trial and error
Spring has well and truly begun here on Bedlam Farms and the first homegrown asparagus spears are being harvested by our team as we speak, write growers Clive and Tobias Martin.
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How seasonality went from way of life to watchword
Undoubtedly, as Britain’s commercial interests expanded, along with technological advances like refrigeration, so did the variety of produce.
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Roots to Fruits
In a monthly investigative column, Louise Gray tackles the ethics and environmental impact behind our everyday fruit and veg, from food miles to pesticides and worker rights.
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Guy's news
Read the weekly newsletter from Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson with the latest from the farm, food politics and anything in between.
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Chillies and the whim of the weather
The inconsistent weather last year meant slow ripening of the chilli fruits, and although many varieties can be picked green, most benefit from the sun ripening them for the best flavour, writes…
By Chris Wakefield - 18th May 2022
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A lesson in the virtues of absent management
I did my best to thank the 35 staff (almost all French) for helping to make it the success it is today; for the beautiful cabbages, the joy they bring to the farm, and their hard work.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 11th May 2022
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Eden was perennial
'Our survival on this planet relies on us learning from nature, to include growing and eating more perennial crops. Luckily, many of them are very tasty, too,' writes Guy Singh-Watson.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 4th May 2022
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I respect the contradictory nature of seasonality
'Seasonality is a transitory term that means different things to different people,' writes chef Tom Hunt, explaining why the lines of seasonality are now blurred.
By Tom Hunt - 4th May 2022
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When the woods are your seeds and your supermarket
'Though I am no scientist, there is palpable change across our traditionally recognised seasons,' says forager Jim Parums.
By Jim Parums - 4th May 2022
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Perennial trial and error
Spring has well and truly begun here on Bedlam Farms and the first homegrown asparagus spears are being harvested by our team as we speak, write growers Clive and Tobias Martin.
By Clive Martin - 27th April 2022
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