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  • The Allotment Cooks A-Z Recipe Book. I'm famous for my Banana Rum Jam Recipe!

    by Almost Off Grid
    I'm famous! Well, not exactly. When we took on our allotment 2 years ago I joined a Facebook Allotment Cooks Group. The good people in the group sh...
    Posted in Recipes

  • Easy Mint Jelly Recipe. It's not Green, and that's great.

    by Almost Off Grid
    Deceptively easy Mint Jelly Recipe using the mint from your Garden. So easy to make and absolutely delish - you'll never buy mint jelly again!
    Posted in Recipes

  • Do Tumbling Composters Work?

    by Almost Off Grid
    What is a Tumbling composter and do they work? A tumbling composter is essentially a barrel which you fill with compostable materials. The material...
    Posted in Growing

  • Growing Turmeric in a pot... yes you can

    by Almost Off Grid
    I've always wanted to have a go at growing turmeric. I'd heard that whilst it is a tropical plant, turmeric can be successfully grown in the UK. Mo...
    Posted in Growing

  • Grow Your Own Pea Shoots All Year Round

    by Almost Off Grid
    Did you know you can grow your own pea shoots all year round on your windowsill? They cost almost nothing to grow. 
    Posted in Growing