We Grow Our OwnThe trials and successes of life on our allotment

This year has been a little weird so far. First we got an allotment, then the chickens, then I won the competition to be Wahaca’s Chilli Guru.

However, the weirdest thing of all is that I have made my first appearance on TV!

A little while ago, I was lucky enough to be chosen as a contestant on ‘Britain’s Best Dish’ and I will be appearing on tomorrow night’s show on ITV at 5pm.

I had a fantastic start to my weekend when I received an email from those lovely people at Wahaca to say that I had won their competition to be their resident ‘Chilli Guru!’

I’m looking forward to showing how anyone can grow chillies, no matter whether you have a sunny windowsill, or a garden the size of a small county. I’ll also be showing how versatile chillies can be, and how each variety of chilli is different in terms of flavour and heat, and can be added to all different types of food, even chocolate!

Watch this space for further details …

Thank you to everyone who entered the April competition that we ran in conjunction with Michelle at Freshly Forked.

And the three lucky winners are ….

Now that the sun is out, and the days are warmer, everyone wants to get out in the garden, and exercise those green fingers that have been in hibernation for far too long!

The start of a beautiful veg and flower garden is making sure that you give your seeds the best possible start.

www.freshlyforked.com has a growing range of practical kitchen and garden tools and stylish accessories. Our friends at Freshly Forked have kindly agreed that three lucky winners of this competition can choose between the ultimate potting shed kit and the ultimate planting out kit to help you get your seeds get off to a flying start this spring.

To win one of these prizes, just answer the following question by emailing your name, address and answer to sales@freshlyforked.com by the closing date of 16.4.10. If you are lucky enough to have won, we will email you on 19.04.10 to ask you to pick your prize.

…and the question is …

Those very nice people at Dartmoor Chilli Farm are currently running a competition to name their new Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce.

As those in the know will be aware, the Naga Jolokia is a chilli pepper generally recognised as the hottest in the world.

If you win the competition, you win a 2010 Chilli Club membership and the pride of knowing you provided that all important name for their hottest ever sauce.