beetroot, parsley and green mango salad recipe A delicious spring salad with an Asian twist.for 4 as a main, 6 as a side dish For the dressing 4 teaspoons tamarind paste ½ teaspoon chilli powder (or to taste) Zest & juice of 2 limes Fo
basil ice cream (or frozen yoghurt) recipe I know this sounds odd, but trust me – it’s one of my favourite ever ice creams. I first had this at the wonderful Amsterdam restaurant, De Kas. There they use Sweet Genovese basil, but I also l
basil, raspberry and hazelnut meringues recipe Served with summer fruit, these meringues are perfect for a party. Ideally, make one batch with hazelnuts, and another with basil, adding whole raspberries to some of each batch a wonderful splo
Smoked haddock with Lord Dalrymple's top For an easy, push-the-boat out Saturday lunch, this is one of my family's favourites. It's an Edwardian recipe from my aunt Fortune Stanley's cookbook; English Country House CookingServes 6 as a start
Rhubarb upside down cake This treacly and delicious cake looks and tastes fantasticServes 6-8 480g rhubarb60g soft brown sugar60g butterGrated zest of 1 orange125g unsalted butter175g caster sugar3 eggs175g flour1 tsp baking
February in the garden February can be a very mixed month weather-wise, from sunshine warm enough to take your coat off, to snow or heavy freezing rain. On good days, take time to get out in to the garden to work and look a
how to plant, grow & care for irises We plant lots of iris bulbs at Perch Hill to start off a long bulb flower succession. There are many different types, each with different care requirements (so do check the instructions for the one yo
how to plant, grow & care for kale Kale has become increasingly popular over the last few years, for its health-giving vitamins and antioxidants as well as its versatility in the kitchen when there is not much else growing in the garde
how to plant, grow & care for lilies Lilies are among the superstars of the summer garden. They are glamorous, often headily fragrant and quite heart-stoppingly beautiful. On summer evenings their scent can be ravishing and the paler-hue
how to plant, grow & care for pelargoniums Pelargoniums are low-maintenance, high-performing, good-looking tender perennials. A really beautiful, bushy pelargonium filling a handsome pot during the summer is a wonderful thing to see – and usef
how to plant, grow & care for peonies A classic country garden flower that also holds its own in a more formal setting, peonies have been bred and developed for thousands of years by the Chinese, Japanese and now the Americans. We stock b
how to plant, grow & care for geraniums Geraniums are the relatives of our native wildflower, the Cranesbill. They are totally hardy, unlike their frequent namesake the Pelargonium. They work as brilliant ground cover under shrubs and trees
how to plant, grow & care for zinnias Zinnias are fantastic for their daisy-like shapes in vibrant colours from summer all the way through to October or the first frost. They are as lovely in a vase as they are growing in the garden. Ther
how to plant, grow & care for wallflowers Wallflowers are one of my favourite flowers, ranging from the most wonderfully rich colours to smokey pastels, with swoon-worthy scent. They are best planted in blocks and drifts for maximum impact, r
how to plant, grow & care for tulips Spring would not be spring without fabulous, heart-lifting tulips. Tulips are my favourite spring bulb – I love their big statement colours, their interesting shapes and the life they bring to borders
how to plant, grow & care for tomatoes We grow loads of tomatoes at Perch Hill as they are so versatile in salads, pasta dishes and a whole host of Mediterranean recipes. They are also full of vitamins and minerals, making them superfoods
