December is more about cropping and planting some of the long term perennial vegetables and planing for next season than lots of sowing.If you live in a mild area you could still sow Broad beans,Peas and plant Garlic and if you have a unheated greenhouse some salads will still grow
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In this second film on Christmas Presents for gardeners I focus exclusively on Sneeboer Tools. I make no apology for this as in my opinion they are the best tools currently available. I cover hand tools, hoes, and digging tools and some unusual weeders. Some of these you won’t have seen before as they were originally made for very specialist applications and its only with use that I have come to appreciate the great versatility of them.
I buy tools that I expect to do the job and last a long time and so many nowadays just seen to be made to the cheapest price point and ultimately are are bad investments
Mark Abbott-Compton
Ten Minute Gardener
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR GARDENERS
In my option one of the great ways to combine Tomatoes and Basil and a really tasty Risotto, its quick and easy and the whole meal only takes about 20mins
Risottos are one of my favorite foods and i think they are great way to combine seasonal ingredients from my garden and the Risottos can be wholesome and Wintery or light and Summery
November is a month to get lots of planning done ,what worked,what didnt its the time we order seeds and plants for next year but also great for planting trees and preparing perennial beds for long tern crops like asparagus
Taking the time to prepare a bed for things like asparagus is essential as they can grow for up to 20 years
There are things to sow Broad beans and peas outside the hardneck garlic’s and salads under cover,its also vital to cover your winter Brassicas against pigeon damage
Planting and growing Asparagus
One of the easiest ways of making use of your tomatoes is to make a homemade ketchup,its quick easy and has a rich fruity taste,you can even spice it up by adding chilli.
Please be aware that I say in the film add 60grams of sugar when listing ingredients and later in the film when telling you when to add say 600!!!!, Sorry me trying to multitask and cook diner at same time, its 60
It will keep for 3 months in fridge but i tend to use mine in a couple of weeks of opening so best to store in smaller jars
• 1kg ripe toms,seeds removed roughly chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery stick, chopped
• good pinch ground cloves
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp whole allspice
• 150ml red wine vinegar
• 60g light soft brown sugar