Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish In last months blog post, I tried out the apps Olio and Too good to go. Both are designed for individuals and businesses to share excess food and make sure it isn’t wasted. This month I take a look at some apps developed to help you avoid wastingContinue reading “Can apps help to fight food waste at home?”
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Plant a nut or fruit tree this winter
Winter is the ideal time to plant trees, while they are dormant, so why not add to your edible harvests by planting a nut or fruit tree. There are lots of specialist nurseries that can help you decide on the best tree for your garden. For tips on how to plant your tree, check outContinue reading “Plant a nut or fruit tree this winter”
Have you tried food waste apps yet?
Save the planet and save money! Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish Food waste has become a hot topic in recent times and rightly so! It is a major problem environmentally and financially! A third of all food produced globally is wasted1, with UK households binning 4.5 million tonnes of edible food every year2.Continue reading “Have you tried food waste apps yet?”
The Incredible Ecosystem Within Your Compost!
Post by Kirstynn Joseph, Untamed Science on behalf of Replenish Composting is an incredible thing that you can do for yourself, your garden, and the planet, and with a bit of advice and a small investment, it can be really easy too! Though there is of course a whole lot of compost science going onContinue reading “The Incredible Ecosystem Within Your Compost!”
How to make leafmould
What is leafmould? Leafmould is made from the break down of autumn leaves by fungi. It creates a nutrient-rich soil improver that can be mixed with compost for pots or used as a mulch. If left for two years, it will become very fine and you can even use it for sowing seeds. It isContinue reading “How to make leafmould”
The carbon cost of food
How you and your favourite restaurants can promote climate-friendly food choices Post by Hailey Larson, Cherwell Collective on behalf of Replenish If you’ve ever visited Climatarian Kitchen in Kidlington, you may have noticed something out-of-the-ordinary on the menu, a carbon cost! At its base, carbon costing means understanding the carbon footprint of your food inContinue reading “The carbon cost of food”
How to keep composting worms happy and healthy
What are composting worms? Composting worms are special kinds of worms which particularly like to eat decomposing organic material. They usually live on the forest floor or in manure and will find their own way into your compost heap or bin if it has an open base on the ground. They tend to be eitherContinue reading “How to keep composting worms happy and healthy”
Recipe: Cinnamon Doughnut and Butter Pudding
Thanks to Helen Truman for sharing this recipe with us! A new take on an old favourite. When Helen picked up 4 large and slightly stale plain doughnuts, she decided to combine them with eggs and milk to make a delicious pudding. This is a great reminder to start with what you have and toContinue reading “Recipe: Cinnamon Doughnut and Butter Pudding”
Use your leftovers to keep cool this summer
Post by Lottie Ryan on behalf of Replenish Fruit and herb ice cubes With the summer holidays here at last and warmer weather (hopefully!) on the way, what better way to use up leftover fruit and herbs than by freezing them! Fresh fruit or herb ice cubes are a fantastic way to not only addContinue reading “Use your leftovers to keep cool this summer”
Herbs de Provence – grow a taste of the Mediterranean
This summer, why not experience a taste of the Mediterranean by growing some sun loving fragrant herbs. Herbs de Provence is a herb blend from the South of France. The mix is made up of herbs that you find growing on sunny hillsides in Provence. Traditionally, thyme, oregano, savory and rosemary are combined. You couldContinue reading “Herbs de Provence – grow a taste of the Mediterranean”
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