Back in May, I was invited to have a Replenish stall at Cholsey’s Green Fair. My stall was next to the Cholsey Food and Growing Group, one of the Cholsey Environment Champions. I was fascinated by the array of jars full of colourful liquids on their stall – they turned out to be vinegars madeContinue reading “Making vinegar from fruit scraps”
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Growing food in small spaces
Post by Beth Astle, Barracks Lane Community Garden on behalf of Replenish Wouldn’t it be great to have a huge beautiful garden where we could grow all ourown veg. Not many of us are blessed with such a space and the amount of work an allotment takes can be overwhelming. Fear not, we can stillContinue reading “Growing food in small spaces”
Ten ways to stop wasting bananas …and the peel
In the UK we waste 920,000 bananas every single day.1 Each year 3,000 hectares of land1 and 330 billion litres of water1 is used to grow bananas that we throw away! Below are some ideas to make better use of your bananas and the peels. 1. Just eat them Perhaps you prefer yellow or evenContinue reading “Ten ways to stop wasting bananas …and the peel”
The elusive last frost
Frost occurs when the temperature of the air or the ground falls below zero degrees Celsius. Gardeners need to know the last and first frost dates of the year in order to protect tender plants. The last frost date refers to the final spring frost of the year; the first frost date refers to theContinue reading “The elusive last frost”
Why pulses are good for you and the planet?
Pulses are the dried edible seeds of plants in the legume family. They include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Pulses have been eaten for around 10,000 years and are one of the most widely used foods in the world1. They are cheap, nutritious and versatile, so it’s no surprise that campaigns like ‘Beans is How’Continue reading “Why pulses are good for you and the planet?”
Spring clean your freezer
Last weekend I decided to give our freezer a spring clean. It’s a good time to use up old food before any gluts of home grown fruits and vegetables appear. And make space for a few ice creams, lollies, or burgers for the BBQ season. Empty out the food and store temporarily in a coolContinue reading “Spring clean your freezer”
What are annuals, biennials and perennials?
Getting to know the life cycle of plants that you want to grow and eat Post by Wendy Knerr on behalf of Replenish If you grow your own fruit and veg, or want to get started growing, you might see different plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. These terms relate to the life cycleContinue reading “What are annuals, biennials and perennials?”
Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon
Post by Gina Davis on behalf of Replenish My Vegan Journey I have been involved in One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre from its opening on 25th September 2021. I can’t remember when I became mostly vegan but it must be at least five years ago now. I still eat the occasional bit of dairy,Continue reading “Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon”
Grow Your Own Christmas Dinner Veg
It might seem odd to start thinking about Christmas 2023 now, but if you want to enjoy your own home grown veg on Dec 25th, now is the time to start planning. Many traditional Christmas veg are easy to grow, but it takes a bit of planning and some trial and error to get theContinue reading “Grow Your Own Christmas Dinner Veg”
Fill Bellies Not Bins This Christmas
Streamline your shopping Perfect your portions Use a portion planner to work out how much to cook. BBC Good Food have a Christmas specific one or try Love Food Hate Waste’s planner for more foods. Remember with more side dishes, you won’t need full portions of each. Go for a turkey crown or a chicken,Continue reading “Fill Bellies Not Bins This Christmas”
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