Here at The Secret Farm, we continuously work hard to give you the best possible PYO experience. We also feel that everyone deserves acknowledgement whether you’re a staff member or visitor. During our PYO Pumpkin Patch 2021, a professional photographer attended our event and provided her services to capture the very best moments during the…
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Carrots have a magnitude of health benefits which is why they’re referred as a superfood. Here are only a few of their key advantages: 1. Rich source of dietary carotenoids As their name suggests, carrots are rich in plant compounds called carotenoids – these compounds accumulate in the root, the part we most enjoy eating. About 80…
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Sweetcorn is such a simple ingredient but can create some complex and wonderful dishes. Below are my favorite recipes found across the web. Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe Warm up with a comforting bowl of broth with this Asian-inspired chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s great for busy weeknights.…
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Did you know you can eat beetroot tops and leaves? Use them much as you would any other leafy green. Think twice before you toss the leaves growing from your beets. Beet greens are sweet, mild, and cook up into the silkiest, most tender greens you’ll ever eat. What Are Beet Greens? Firstly, you might be…
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Did you know? Sunflowers can grow to astounding heights – the world record for the tallest stands at a staggering 30 feet. There are over 70 different varieties of sunflower including the Russian mammoth, the elf, the teddy bear and the moulin rouge. Sunflowers have many uses. The seeds provide food for us and wild…
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What is the heart of the traditional roast dinner? Roast potatoes! Whether picked from our farm or shop bought, below I share a great recipe on how to perfect your roast taters’. Step 1 Preheat the oven to 250°C/230°C Fan/gas mark 9/500°F. If you don’t have a double oven, you will have to do this…
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Once cut, sunflowers need to be maintained to ensure longevity. Here are a few tips on how to keep them looking happy and healthy. When to cut sunflowersThe morning you plan to cut your flowers, fill a clean bucket half full of warm water, between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a clean, sharp knife…
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We always aim to brighten up your day as much our sunflowers like to shine. Here are some interesting facts about them. 1 – Each sunflower is actually thousands of teeny flowersThe blossom of the sunflower is called a head. The yellow petals andfuzzy brown centers are actually individual flowers themselves. Asmany as 2,000 can…
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The dahlias we grow are too beautiful to be displayed somewhere where no one will see! In this blog, I will share some tips to creatively show off their beauty for maximum appreciation. Bottle Vase Displays The thing about dahlias is that they usually have straight stems and the flowers usually point outwards like a…
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Here at the Secret Farm, we believe that our fruit is fresh enough to be turned into something equally as tasty. What best way to test this theory? Strawberry Jam! The recipe below can be used with the strawberries picked at our very own farm or ones purchased from a supermarket. Though we do recommend…
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