Grow & Cook
Practical growing advice, seasonal recipes and garden inspiration from our edible garden in North Wexford. Whether you're sowing seeds, harvesting vegetables or looking for something delicious to cook, you'll find it here.
What seeds to sow in MARCH IN IRELAND
As the days stretch longer and the sunlight lingers a little longer each evening, March brings a welcome sense of optimism to the garden. The dreary days of February are finally behind us, and the air feels lighter, filled with the promise of spring. Blue skies are becoming a more frequent sight, and the soil is slowly warming up, beckoning us to get outside to sow and plant.
February - WHAT WE’RE DOING IN THE GARDEN
February in the Fat Tomato garden is rarely gentle - weeks of rain, saturated soil, and slow progress. But with Imbolc marking the seasonal turning point, light begins to stretch, and careful sowing begins.
Step-by-step Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Ireland
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. This step-by-step guide shares how we grow flavour-led tomatoes in Ireland - from seed sowing to harvest - using organic, open-pollinated varieties suited to our climate.
January - What We’re Doing in the Garden
January is a quiet but important month in the garden. With crisp frosty days and lengthening light, it’s the perfect time to plan, tidy, and prepare for the growing season ahead - doing a little, but not too much.
Food & Gardening Gifts for Cooks and Gardeners
Thoughtful food and gardening gifts, from Irish garden seeds to small-batch condiments and seasonal gift boxes, grown and made in North Wexford.
Irish Garden Seeds for Cool, Temperate Gardens
Open-pollinated and heritage Irish garden seeds grown and saved in North Wexford, selected for flavour and for growing in cool, temperate gardens.
easy-to-make Plum Pudding Truffles
After the festive season, we often have leftover Christmas pudding or fruitcake and are always looking for something creative to do with it. Christmas plum pudding can last for quite some time and actually tastes even better with age; the booze, sugar, spices, and fat help preserve it. The same goes for Christmas cake.
Plum pudding truffles make the perfect dinner party gift or a delightful treat for yourself to enjoy with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of your favourite tipple.
Easy Veggie Hash for Festive Leftovers
This easy dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light supper during the festive season. It turns leftover mash and vegetables into a delicious veggie hash, topped with a generous amount of melted cheese and a fried egg. For extra flavour, serve with your favourite condiment—we love pairing it with our Wild Tomato Jam, Peach BBQ Sauce, or Marrow Date Chutney.
