Compost: a mystical dark art, the secrets of which have been passed down in clandestine meetings in garden sheds for generations…
Or, basically, you make a pile of organic matter and it turns into something good to put on your growing areas. Whatever you do, a pile of stuff will turn into compost, but there are some simple things you can consider to make sure it happens in a reasonable amount of time with minimal stress.
We caught up with our new beekeeping tutor Steve, to learn a bit more about him and his plans for this year's courses!
River Cottage Farm Manager Jim shares a spring update from the farm, with news of new piglets and our new Smallholder courses later this year!
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World-leading fermentation scientist David Zilber, former Head of Fermentation at Noma and co-author of The Noma Guide to Fermentation, is coming to River Cottage 12-13 May. Join the cutting-edge fermentation expert alongside our own Rachel de Thample for two exciting events that push the boundaries of fermentation.
From wildlife spotting, to cooking up winter warmers in the kitchen - we caught up with Hugh to hear all about his year so far!
We caught up with our Head Gardener Jonny Callis, to see what he's been working on in the River Cottage gardens this winter.
We’re extremely excited to introduce our ‘win your wedding’ prize draw… yes, you heard that correctly.. WIN YOUR WEDDING!
Staying energised during the festive season doesn’t mean you have to give up the mince pies and mulled wine. As with everything in life, it’s all about balance. Below are some easy and fun ways to feel fab and feast well as we rev up to the holidays.
Here at River Cottage HQ, we’re not dreaming of a white Christmas. We want our festive season to be green.
We are very sad to hear of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Nick Fisher.
Looking for ways to make the most of your roast chicken leftovers? Give some of these recipes a try...
We caught up with our Head Gardener, Adam - to see what's going on in the garden this autumn.
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