Chilli is not so much food as a state of mind
Light reads from our chilli garden: spicy humour, holiday posts, harvest snapshots and the odd story about coders who grow chillies.
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Every autumn the chilli garden delivers a generous harvest. The photos below are from our 2020 autumn harvest. After a season of care (and the usual late-summer hopes for more sun), the plants have repaid us with a vivid mix of ripe and near-ripe pods plus a solid tomato crop. The table and bowl are […]
Nothing beats the joy of seeing little hands deep in the soil and those bright eyes full of wonder as the very first green shoots appear. Gardening with children isn’t just a fun weekend activity. It’s one of the most rewarding ways to pass on knowledge, patience, and a love for growing your own food. […]
From debugging code to debugging chilli plants – why software developers are secretly some of the best chilli gardeners out there.
Easter Monday, also known as Bright Monday, Wet Monday, or Pasquetta in different parts of the world is the joyful follow-up to Easter Sunday. While Easter Sunday focuses on the resurrection with sunrise services, chocolate eggs, and family feasts, Easter Monday is all about relaxed celebrations, outdoor fun, and spending extra time with loved ones. […]
Since October 2023 the world’s hottest chilli pepper is Pepper X, at an average of about 2.69 million SHU, well above the Carolina Reaper. Here is how the record chase got there.
The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has officially declared 2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper which spotlights hot peppers (genus Capsicum) as the 2026 edible crop of the year, joining other featured plants like azaleas, ficus, crocus, impatiens, and sedum. This non-profit, founded in 1920, chooses standout crops annually to inspire gardeners, and hot peppers […]
As the last warm days of the season fade, it’s harvest time and for chilli growers, that means baskets full of fiery, colorful pods. Red jalapeños, golden habaneros, deep chocolate peppers each one bursting with flavor and heat. But when the plants start to slow and frost creeps closer, every grower faces the same question: […]
To all our passionate chili enthusiasts, friends and family – wishing you an incredible New Year filled with joy, success, and bountiful harvests! May your chili plants thrive, your peppers flourish, and the happy growing continue into an even spicier 2026! Read the full season in my Garden Diary 2025.
Merry Christmas 2025! May your celebrations be filled with bold flavors, warmth, and delightful aromas of festive foods. Embrace the season with moments to cherish, a little extra spice, and heartwarming candlelight. Wishing everyone a joyful and flavorful holiday filled with curiosity and connection. Enjoy the festivities!
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