Category Archives: food growing

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?”

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?”

What have we been up to this year?

We’ve come to the end of another year of the Replenish project! Here’s a look back at some of our highlights this year… Making the food journey visible We are increasingly disconnected from the food we eat. It can be hard to know about where our food comes from and how it was produced. TheContinue reading “What have we been up to this year?”

Welcoming Jo to Replenish

Hi, I’m Jo and I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Replenish Project Coordinator from December. I originally trained in nutrition and dietetics and I’m looking forward to working on a project that promotes eating well, alongside wasting less. I’m passionate about reducing waste, especially in the kitchen, as well as recycling andContinue reading “Welcoming Jo to Replenish”

Warm up this winter by growing chillies

Post by Jo on behalf of Replenish I would love to be self-sufficient in fruit and vegetables, but so far I have only managed this with chillies. As the weather has been so mild, I’m still harvesting lots from my outdoor plants. They are not frost hardy and won’t survive winter outdoors, so I’m thinkingContinue reading “Warm up this winter by growing chillies”

Our recommended read of the month

Managing weeds and pests without harming wildlife and the environment As more is understood about the damage that chemical pesticides and herbicides can have on wildlife and the wider environment, many home growers are looking to ditch the chemicals and switch to organic growing. But at first, this can be a real challenge – anyoneContinue reading “Our recommended read of the month”

Growing & composting: Events & workshops

In celebration of Good to Grow Day and Earth Day 2022, we’re working with a host of wonderful organisations to put on a number of free events and workshops to support people to grow their own food and compost at home… Instagram Live Video Q&A In celebration of Earth Day 2022 🌎 we’re teaming up withContinue reading “Growing & composting: Events & workshops”

‘No dig’ gardening: how to clear weeds and prepare the soil

The soil food web Healthy soils are teeming with life, including bacteria, fungi, and worms – to name just a few.  A teaspoon of soil can contain more organisms than there are humans living on Earth! These organisms form part of a number of incredibly complex ecosystems in the soil. These play an important roleContinue reading “‘No dig’ gardening: how to clear weeds and prepare the soil”

Tips for the first-time food grower

Spring has finally started to arrive! For the keen gardeners among us, this means it’s time to come out of our winter hibernation and get ready for the growing season. Whether you’ve got an outdoor space to grow, or only have room for a few pots on a windowsill, it’s well worth having the experienceContinue reading “Tips for the first-time food grower”