Aaron Bertelsen

Having studied at Kew Gardens and spent two years at Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in Israel, Aaron Bertelsen is now vegetable gardener and cook at Great Dixter. His book, The Great Dixter Cookbook was published in March 2017.

Recent articles by Aaron Bertelsen

Beetroot and parmesan bake

Beetroot Bake with Parmesan

2 h 25 mins Serves 3–4

Rhubarb, Almond and Ginger Tart

Rhubarb, almond and ginger tart

2 h 20 mins 8

Rhubarb Gin

Recipe: How to make your own rhubarb gin

96 h 15 mins Makes 500ml

Tunisian lemon and orange cake

Tunisian lemon and orange cake

1 h 10 mins 8

Crispy kale

Recipe Crispy kale with sea salt and lemon

23 mins 4

Warm spiced lentils with cavolo nero

Warm spiced lentils with cavolo nero

50 mins Serves 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side dish

November gardening jobs

November gardening jobs

Aaron Bertelsen making pastry at Great Dixter

The best pumpkin pie

1 h 25 mins 8-10

October in the garden

October gardening jobs

Sugar snap peas

Peas and pea shoots side dish with spring onions and mint

20 mins Serves 4 as a side dish

Apples and cinnamon

Baked apples with maple syrup and cinnamon recipe

1 h 3

An illustration of September's harvest by Alice Pattullo

September gardening jobs

Courgettes

Courgette salad with anchovies and capers

25 mins 4

Gardening jobs for July

July gardening jobs

Fruit for the vodka recipe

A fruit vodka recipe from Gravetye

00 h 15 mins