Blog – tagged "summer" – Page 6

May 21, 2023

How do I plant dahlia tubers?

Dahlias are one of the stars of the late summer, early autumn border and are so generous, just keep on picking and they will keep on flowering. Pop vases full of blooms around the house. There are sizes to suit every palette from the small single flowered varieties to the huge showy cactus blooms.

May 21, 2023

How To Plant Non-Stop Begonias

Non-stop begonias give you a huge blast of colour throughout the summer and they are easy to grow. This blog takes you through the steps to planting up a trough and how to keep the flowers coming all summer.

March 1, 2023

How To Cook A Spatchcock Chicken On The Weber Genesis 11 BBQ

This blog and video takes you, step-by-step, through the process of cooking a spatchcock chicken on the Weber BBQ. Spatchcocking the chicken allows for a quicker more even cook. It can be grilled on any BBQ with a lid.

September 2, 2022

Do I Need To Take In The Cushions Off My Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture In Winter?

The cushions on your outdoor garden furniture need to be protected over winter and this blog will give you a number of ideas for keeping them in good condition over the worst of the weather.

August 23, 2022

How To Light Your Garden

Why put a lot of work into your outdoor space and not sit and admire the results? With some carefully selected garden lighting you can enjoy the garden well into the evening. Just add an outdoor fireplace, BBQ and most essentially, comfy furniture and you can see your space in a different light.

July 29, 2022

July tasks in the garden

July is the time of year when all our planning and hard work is paying off and we have an outdoor space to be proud of but there are still a few tasks to do, but the emphasis this month is to relax outdoors on comfy garden furniture and fire up the barbie.

June 21, 2022

How To Cook Banana, Toffee And Maple Syrup Pancakes On The Traeger Pro 22 Wood Fired Grill

When you're barbecuing your main meat dish on the grill why not have a go at making the dessert on the grill too. It's much easier than you think and these pancakes are a delicious way to end your meal. Be more adventurous with your grilling and try desserts and full Sunday roasts.

June 19, 2022

How To Cook Crepes With Summer Fruit On The Weber GBS Griddle

This delicious dessert is the perfect end to the BBQ and really easy to cook on a griddle on the grill. Cook the crepes and let your guests add their own topping. BBQs are not only for cooking sausages and burgers; watch our videos for lots of ideas to expand your repertoire.

June 4, 2022

Asian style pork kebabs cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

This blog and video takes you through the steps necessary to produce these Asian style pork kebabs. We grill them on a Traeger wood pellet grill but you can easily cook them on any barbecue.

May 31, 2022

How to cook King Prawn Pad Thai on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

If you don't have time to prepare an elaborate mid-week dinner dish this prawn pad thai can be cooked in minutes, is absolutely delicious and a fraction of the price of a takeaway. Check out our Events page for BBQ courses held in store.

May 1, 2022

Smoked bacon & mushroom risotto cooked on the Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

This delicious risotto cooked on the BBQ is delicious and makes the perfect vegetarian dish for those non-meat eating guests, just leave out the bacon. The BBQ need not always be about meat it also cooks tasty vegetarian.

January 3, 2022

World of Barbecuing

Barbecuing has become a huge hit in recent years as customers have embraced spending time outdoors in their space. Our Barbecue Shop here in store has everything you need to help you achieve delicious recipes as you entertain family and friends.

October 13, 2021

How To Cook Smoked Pig Shots On The Traeger Timberline 850 Wood Pellet Grill

These pork, bacon and cheese nibbles are simple to grill and can be prepared in advance. Serve as a nibble, starter or as an alternative to pigs in blankets at Christmas. Enrol on one of our BBQ courses here in store and learn how to cook different dishes; details on our Events page.

October 9, 2021

How To Cook Porchetta On The Traeger Timberline 850 Wood Pellet Grill

Add the Sunday roast to your BBQ repertoire, this Italian style pork joint is a great delicious alternative to plain roast pork. As well as cooking your main joint on the BBQ why not try grilling your root vegetables on a tray underneath the meat, the juices dripping onto the vegs will enhance their flavour.

May 1, 2021

How to care for outdoor wooden garden furniture

Purchasing wooden garden furniture can represent a big investment so the longer it lasts the better and this blog gives you tips on how to preserve your timber furniture for longer.

May 1, 2021

How To Cook Pizza On The Weber Charcoal MasterTouch Barbecue Using The Pizza Stone

Cooking pizza on the BBQ is easy and leaves you more time to socialise, just prep the bases and leave your guests to add their own toppings. One essential is the pizza stone which allows you to cook the base to a crisp finish. The pizza stone is just one of the many Weber accessories available in store.