

TOMATO TRIALS @GLOBAL GARDENS
Did you know that there are an estimated 10,000 varieties of tomatoes growing globally? This year, at Global Gardens, we have been...


SEED-SAVING TOMATOES
This year we have been showcasing tomato diversity at Global Gardens. We have been cultivating eight different tomato varieties in the...


VAIDA'S BAKED BEANS
This month, we hosted a workshop celebrating tomato diversity. We did a taste test on the 8 varieties growing at Global Gardens, Poppy...


PICKLED NASTURTIUM SEEDS
Recipe by Ruth, Lead Recipe Coordinator These are very tasty and easy to make. Add to salads or pasta dishes, sauces, etc. Sometimes...


BUTTERFLIES @GLOBAL GARDENS
Thanks to support from SEWBREC (South-East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre) outreach fund, we hosted a workshop on butterflies at...


Bumble Bee Watch
In this blog Sally, our local bumble bee enthusiast shares her findings from the first bumble bee walk at Global Gardens... This summer...


FOREST SCHOOL FRUIT COMPOTES
Compotes can be a simple and delicious way of eating mid to late summer fruits. In this blog we share three favourite compote recipes -...


SOURDOUGH: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
By Community Baker Will Armstrong In this blog Community Baker provides a step-by-step guide to baking the perfect sourdough lof....


CHINESE PLUM SAUCE
By Global Gardens Lead Recipe Volunteer Ruth This traditional sauce is easy to make. It is great as a replacement for chutney or to use...


CRUMBLE-A-RAMA
By Global Gardens Lead Recipe Volunteer Ruth Crumble is a warming winter pudding, but it’s lovely any time of year, especially during the...