Despite the seeming simplicity, cooking a veggie burger can be more challenging than the meat version. The veggie patty has to have a nice texture with lots of umami taste and smoky flavour. It has to hold its shape so that it won’t fall apart from the bun and of course it has to be complemented with other great plant-based ingredients and sauces so that everything together can be a stunning experience.

Did you know that the cold season is hard on the garden soil? Over the winter, nutrients are washed out of the soil in large quantities, turning it into a nutrient-poor subsoil. If plants and vegetables are to develop vigorously and blossom in full glory, these nutrients must be returned to the soil. This requires plenty of sun and water – and you can also help out with fertiliser. In this article you will learn what is important when fertilising and which different fertilisers are available.

And marinades prevent the formation of cancer-causing free radicals when meat is cooked at high heat.