Ripen green chillies on the plant, in a paper bag, on a sunny windowsill, or by hanging plants upside-down. What works and what to avoid.
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Growing chillies for flakes, powder and heat — late-season harvests, drying racks, and garden notes from our small family plot.
Autumn Chilli Harvest: From Garden to Drying Season
Our late-season chilli harvest is in: a colourful mix of reds, oranges, yellows and chocolate pods. Now it’s drying time for flakes and homemade powder to last through winter.
Autumn Harvest: A Colourful Chilli & Tomato Bounty from the Garden
October has delivered another generous harvest from the chilli garden. 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 full of reds, greens, oranges, and the occasional […]
Honey Chilli Ribs
Slow-roasted pork ribs where sweet honey meets soy, garlic, lemon and a proper dose of chilli heat, then the whole thing goes low-and-slow until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the edges turn into a glossy, caramelised chilli glaze. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends or a weekend barbecue, these honey chilli ribs are guaranteed […]
Keep Calm and Garden with Your Kids
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 […]
Plants & Devs: Why So Many Coders End Up Gardening
From debugging code to debugging chilli plants – why software developers are secretly some of the best chilli gardeners out there.
Jalapeño Conchos
A mild jalapeño with thick walls and great flavor. If you love the fresh taste of jalapeños but do not always want intense heat, Jalapeño Conchos is a variety worth growing. This productive Mexican jalapeño produces thick-walled fruits, offers a crisp flavor, and delivers a noticeably milder kick than many traditional jalapeños. Whether you are […]
From the Fields of The Gambia: A Young Farmer’s Dream of Self-Reliance
Today, we’re honoured to share the inspiring story of a young man @bansly from Gambia who reached out to us with heartfelt gratitude and a deep passion for gardening. His journey reminds us why we do what we do – supporting small-scale growers, celebrating real farming stories, and believing in the power of local agriculture. […]
Spicy Easter Monday
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. […]
Mid-March 2026: Hot Pepper Year Update
We’re deep into March 14, 2026, and the Year of the Hot Pepper (thanks to the National Garden Bureau spotlighting Capsicum this year) is firing in full power. In our part of Europe, with chilly winters, variable springs, and that classic last frost risk around mid-April (with averages Apr 11–20), timing is everything for strong […]