Root-to-stem veggies
November 9, 2021 10:07 pmThrifty gardeners like to use every part of the vegetable. Why throw away luscious beetroot tops, colourful Swiss chard stemsRead More...
Thrifty gardeners like to use every part of the vegetable. Why throw away luscious beetroot tops, colourful Swiss chard stemsRead More...
Cool, crispy and crunchy! That’s the food that most appeals as we move towards the hottest days of summer. HowRead More...
These are some of our favourite greens that keep on giving. Cut and come again veggies are so satisfying, andRead More...
Appearances can be deceptive, even in the veggie garden. Did you know there are double agent veggies? They can goRead More...
Even if you are not a fan of winter veggies, don’t leave the beds bare during winter. Rather sow green-manureRead More...
Don’t Slow Down Now! TEXT Alice Spenser-Higgs Autumn is a good time to grow vegetables in containers. The milder daysRead More...
Eat your Microgreens Packed with flavour and nutrition, these gourmet greens are the perfect solution for urban gardeners. But evenRead More...
A great project for winter is to grow your own microgreens and baby salad leaves. This can be done inRead More...
Beetroot and Nut Brownies Easy to make, this unusual combination is absolutely delicious! 500g cooked beetroot 200g walnuts or pecanRead More...
Homemade Pink Lemonade Cordial Recipe by Erica Brown of Sōlfood. 1 litre freshly squeezed lemon juice 850g sugar 2-3 thinlyRead More...
Beetroot panna cotta with dukkah-dusted goat’s cheese and pickled beetroot Panna cotta: 4 medium beets 2½ cups water ½ cupRead More...
Bright And Beautiful Beetroot Beetroot is a stalwart of the garden; an efficient crop, grown year-round for its root andRead More...
Companion Planting for Pest Control: Companion planting has a long tradition in organic gardening practice. The principle behind companion plantingRead More...
Leaf vegetables: spinach, rocket Root vegetables: beetroot (cooler areas) Legumes: bush and runner beans Brassicas: broccoli (first sowing for coolerRead More...
If your eagerness to grow your own herbs and vegetables is being stymied by the lack of an area thatRead More...
