The sun is still shining - hooray! It's amazing what some warm rays can do for your happy brain chemicals. Hopefully spring is well on the way and I am started to get excited about what I'll be growing in my veg patch this year. Read on to find out what veg you can start sowing now. I 'll also be mentioning about Pilates, school 'lunchbox' talks and finally a few words about healthier chocolate with Easter on the way
What to grow in March
Tomato seeds - now is the time to get sowing tomato seeds. Germinate indoors to help them along. I've just got mine on the go! Peas - these can be sown straight into the ground, but mind the mice don't get them.
Salads - Any salads will start growing now under a cloche or cold frame and I've been growing rocket in my greenhouse.
Potatoes - Get chitting! (that means encourage shoots by leaving in dry sunlight before planting)
Pilates - Steph Bates is back! I know some of you used to do pilates with Steph Bates in Haywards Heath and now she is starting a new class on Fridays in Burgess Hill. I am very pleased about this as I really enjoyed her classes before and they made a great improvement to my backache.
First class starts - Friday 12th March at 1pm
Address: unit 9 Sheddingdean industrial Estate B Hill.
The classes will run in 6 week blocks at £60.
Contact Steph on 07593915810 to book
School 'lunch box talks'
Last month I gave a talk to the parents and children of Bolnore Primary School. It was a great session with all the children tucking into healthy snacks and plenty of questions from parents. I would like to share the message of healthy eating with more schools, teachers, parents and children. If you would like me to come to your school then please contact me.
Healthier chocolate this Easter Why not try a healthier type of chocolate this Easter. We all know that dark chocolate is better for us than milk chocolate, and now there is an even better alternative - raw chocolate. So how does raw chocolate differ from other types of chocolate? Well, raw chocolate isn't processed above 40 °C and this retains even more of its therapeutic antioxidant properties than other chocolate. The chocolate has a rich and intense flavour with a naturally soft texture because it is dairy, sugar and additive free. Raw chocolate is suitable for anyone wishing to supplement their diet with a high antioxidant treat and is ideal for diabetics and vegans. If you currently eat milk chocolate then your palate may take a little time to adjust at first. The reason being that milk chocolate is loaded with sugar, milk and various vegetables fats making it very economical to produce and highly addictive. Dark chocolate and raw chocolate are an ideal ?chocolate fix' as a couple of squares is generally enough to cure the need for something sweet.
