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June 01, 2020 - 15:33 BST Nichola Murphy Zoe Ball, Jamie Oliver and more celebrities have shared glimpses at their stunning vegetable plots. From herbs to potatoes, see what they've been growing... People up and down the country have been getting green fingers during the quarantine period, even celebrities such as Zoe Ball and Holly Willoughby ! While some stars already had their own fruit and vegetable patches before the lockdown went into effect, the extra time at home means many of them have been paying more attention to them over the past few weeks. We're not complaining, as it means they have inadvertently given fans a better look at their gorgeous gardens! From herbs to root vegetables, take a look at what our favourite celebrities have been growing... Jamie Oliver We're not surprised Jamie Oliver grows his own vegetables to use in his delicious homecooked meals. Back in 2016, the celebrity chef … [Read more...] about Celebrities with amazing vegetable gardens! Holly Willoughby, Ben Shepard & more

Last modified on May 13, 2020 15:28 BST Nichola Murphy We've created a beginner's guide to growing your own fruit and veg at home during the coronavirus lockdown, from what tools you'll need to the easiest products to try. Before the coronavirus outbreak, most of us relied on supermarkets for our fresh produce. However, there has been a significant increase in the number of Brits looking to grow their own fruit and vegetables at home since the lockdown went into effect - a 113 percent increase in March alone, according to data provider SEMrush. If you're thinking about brushing up on your gardening skills, then take a look at our helpful tips for some of the easiest fruit and veg you can grow at home (both inside and outside) and the no-fuss equipment you'll need to do it. Gardening gloves, £16.99, Amazon BUY NOW What do I need to grow my own fruit and vegetables? Firstly, find a spot in the … [Read more...] about How to grow your own fruit and vegetables at home: From potatoes to onions, carrots & more

CHEERS! Pub gardens reopened today, and hordes of thirsty Brits enjoyed an open-air drink. But the prospect gives me the chills, especially as snow, hail and the usual April showers are said to be on the way. So today I reveal how to keep warm and dry without splashing out. Here are my pub garden gear ideas . . . LOW-LOLLY BROLLY: We all know a trusty brolly is an essential for pub gardens this week. If yours has seen better days, you needn’t splash out a fortune on one. Nab a smart, windproof golf umbrella from susino.co.uk for just £9.99 — under half the price of the popular Fulton Stormshield brolly, £28 at John Lewis. SAVE: £18.01 WELLY GOOD: When it pours down, Wellington boots are indispensable. Thankfully you can grab some slightly more elegant, black patent Festival rubber wellies on ebay.co.uk for £24 — and they’re very similar to designer brand Hunter’s riding wellies at £125. SAVE: £101 COLD PINT, WARM HANDS: For chilly evenings, order the … [Read more...] about Now pubs have reopened, make sure you’re prepared for any weather with our guide

Farmers in Phu My District, the chilli hub of Binh Dinh Province, are facing losses due to the falling prices of red chilli. Chilli prices drop sharply According to the farmers, bird's eye chilli prices were VND120,000 (USD5) to VND150,000 per kilo before Tet Holiday. But now the prices have dropped to VND11,000 to VND12,000. While cayenne pepper prices dropped from VND7,000-8,000 to VND3,000-5,000 per kilo. 67-year-old Duong Thi Hang said, "We’re already used to the situation when the prices drop during bountiful harvests. We’re just sad that our effort is not rewarded." She went on to say that the cost to set up a 500-square-metres chilli garden is about VND2.5m (USD108), not including the expenses on pesticide. By the harvest season, each garden would cost at least VND4m. Then they have to spend VND5.5m to VND6m to hire people to pick the chillies. The farmers in Binh Dinh depend greatly on their biggest buyer, China. However, the market is volatile. … [Read more...] about Chilli prices drop sharply after spring harvest

SINGAPORE - The response to the new NS Fitness Improvement Training (FIT) programme will be monitored and refinements will be made if necessary, said Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How on Tuesday (April 13). Noting that sign-up rates for the programme since its roll-out on April 1 have been very strong, Mr Heng said if demand continues to grow, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) could consider increasing the number of training locations for NS FIT. Figures for these sign-up rates were not provided, although Mindef said NS FIT sessions this month have been close to full capacity. The NS FIT programme aims to help operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) pass their individual physical proficiency test (IPPT). It replaces the remedial training scheme as well as the voluntary IPPT preparatory training scheme. Under NS FIT, the number of locations islandwide where NSmen can undergo training has expanded from 13 to 42 - with three more sites under ActiveSG, the … [Read more...] about New NS FIT scheme sign-up rates very strong so far: Heng Chee How