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Home composting in a small garden. How I make compost in my tiny back garden!

Learn to cook : you know you want to, but where do you start? A guide for the reluctant cook

Salad leaves – not just for rabbits. Salad leaf crops are one of the most rewarding things you can grow in a small container garden

Shop, cook and eat like your grandma. Or how to reduce food waste and save money on food at the same time Some great money-saving tips here, as long as you’re prepared to do a bit of cooking that is!

Stilton and celery soup recipe… and how to make chicken stock A simple, tasty soup recipe – and how to make the stock that goes in it

Tomato sauce recipe, Empress Felicity style A basic tomato sauce recipe that’s useful as a starting point for chilli con carne, lasagne, spaghetti bolognaise and more