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Growing Brassicas

June 2, 2025 4:20 pm Published by

There is no more powerful family in the world of superfoods than the brassicas. Brassicas include many plants from turnips…

Gourmet Winter Veggies

April 18, 2024 4:16 pm Published by

Google the term ‘gourmet’ and the general consensus is that it refers to any food that is nicer, more unusual,…

Root-to-stem veggies

November 9, 2021 10:07 pm Published by

Thrifty gardeners like to use every part of the vegetable. Why throw away luscious beetroot tops, colourful Swiss chard stems…

double agent veggies

Double Agent Veggies

January 29, 2021 9:21 am Published by

Appearances can be deceptive, even in the veggie garden. Did you know there are double agent veggies? They can go…

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Red Curry Paste

May 20, 2019 8:00 am Published by

Herbs are the major ingredient in Thai curry paste, which forms the base of vegetarian curries as well as chicken,…

Marvellous Mint

December 3, 2018 9:35 am Published by

Mint is often seen as the delinquent in the food garden, overgrowing other plants, slurping up their food and water,…

Brassica Troubleshooting Guide

January 23, 2018 2:35 pm Published by

As families go, the brassicas are demanding and temperamental, especially if they’re expected to perform outside their comfort zone (which…

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Hot and Spicy Oregano

January 22, 2018 2:19 pm Published by

This herb can take the heat There’s no place for mild herbs in Mexico’s hot and spicy food. Herbs have…

Cauliflower-based bites

January 17, 2018 3:43 pm Published by

The craze of ricing cauliflower as a substitute for flour for those that are on gluten-free diets has meant that…

Growing Cauliflower

Cauliflower is King!

January 17, 2018 3:37 pm Published by

With plant-based diets now a popular choice for many people, the humble cauliflower has become an exciting addition to mealtimes.…

Sowing Guide for December

November 2, 2017 7:05 am Published by

Leaf vegetables: spinach, rocket Root vegetables: beetroot (cooler areas) Legumes: bush and runner beans Brassicas: broccoli (first sowing for cooler…

Piccalilli

September 2, 2015 9:15 am Published by

This spicy relish or pickle is a great way to use up extra cauliflower and it is delicious with meat…