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Early on a Saturday morning, the buzz of the crowd at the St-Thomas Anglican Church outdoor bazaar barely registers at the back of the building, behind the berry hedges. On a sun-filled patch of land, a half-dozen people are spread out among the vegetable...

Last night, I just wasn’t feeling inspired. I’ve been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes writing for the book (which is still months out but which is, terrifyingly, now available for pre-order), so my creative juices were running thin. So, I did what...

Image by:  terren in Virginia As much as many of us would like acres of sprawling land and miles and miles of verdant land to call our own, this very often isn’t realistically the case. When it comes to gardening most of us have to work...

I’m feeling super energized about fresh food right now.  I think (okay, I know) it has everything to do with the arrival of spring, colorful new foods finally hitting the farmers markets and grocery stores, and so much time spent outside in...

Last year I attended the Edible Garden Show at Alexandra Palace in North London.  I am an avid gardener and love having my allotment nearby our house. The Edible Garden Show is a showcase for some fantastic gardeners, producers, celebrities and it's...