Weight loss and social support If you are wanting to lose weight, having support from both your friends and family can have a big impact on your success story. It is scientifically proven that support from friends and family with healthy eating habits and exercise goals increases the success of long-term weight loss. This is…
Dealing with common garden diseases It is a fact that all gardeners and growers will eventually have to deal with diseases on their plants. But this year, the unusually wet summer combined with milder temperatures has boosted reported numbers of common garden diseases. Whist they may look super unsightly, they don’t necessarily spell the end…
Courgette, mint and feta salad Each month we highlight the best of British seasonal produce in a delicious recipe for you to make at home, with this month’s star being the courgette. At this time of year, many home growers find themselves in the middle of a ‘courgette glut’ – where you can’t quite…
Crushed broad beans and peas on toast Each month we highlight the best of British seasonal produce in a delicious recipe for you to make at home, with this month’s star being broad beans. Broad beans have a love ‘em or hate ‘em reputation but over here at the DBT, we love them. The…
Roasted radishes with chimichurri Each month we highlight the best of British seasonal produce in a delicious recipe for you to make at home, with this month’s star being the radish. Radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow at home. They don’t take up a lot of space and are happy to…
Dealing with common garden pests The wet and warm days of May have been great for plant growth, but they have also provided the perfect habitat for the growth of garden pests. Your seedlings should be well on their way at this time of year, putting on lots of new healthy green shoots. If they…
Rhubarb crumble Each month we highlight the best of British seasonal produce in a delicious recipe for you to make at home, with this month’s star being rhubarb. The pink stems of rhubarb are unmistakable in both the supermarket and the garden. It is one of the easier plants to grow at home…
Building a balanced plate Having a ‘balanced plate’ at every meal is important to keep you feeling fuller for longer and increase your energy levels. This article is a reminder on how to ensure that you are getting the most out of your meals. 1) Load up on vegetables At least half of…
Purple sprouting broccoli bake Each month we highlight the best of British seasonal produce in a delicious recipe for you to make at home, with this month’s star being purple sprouting broccoli… or PSB for short. Purple sprouting broccoli is not unlike its close relative tenderstem broccoli, except it has thicker stems and…
How to sow your Grow Together seed bundle We have just passed the spring equinox which means the days are now longer than the nights and it is finally time to begin sowing seeds! In your DBT Grow Together seed bundle, you will find a mix of Paris Market 5 carrots, Iceberg lettuce, Terenzo…
