Best Herbs for Soups and Stews
May 16, 2022 11:33 amWith the arrival of autumn, we start thinking about soups and stews. It is with a sense of anticipation, not…
With the arrival of autumn, we start thinking about soups and stews. It is with a sense of anticipation, not…
These are some of our favourite greens that keep on giving. Cut and come again veggies are so satisfying, and…
Baby marrows, also known as courgettes or zucchinis, are the most rewarding plants for the home vegetable gardener to grow.…
Onions (Allium cepa) is a member of the Allium family and contains a number of sulfides that are similar to…
Potatoes are an easy crop that can be grown all year round. The first crop is planted in August or…
Why grow Organic? Like generations before us, we are again discovering the joys and benefits of growing healthy, homegrown vegetables.…
Sweet potatoes are not a run-of-the- mill veggie where you just buy a packet of seeds, sow them and watch…
Don’t Slow Down Now! TEXT Alice Spenser-Higgs Autumn is a good time to grow vegetables in containers. The milder days…
Get ready for winter There are a number of veggies that are grown in the winter months. The cooler days…
Like all things miniature, baby cabbages have an appeal all of their own. They don’t take up as much growing…
Ooh, Melons! Known as cantaloupe in much of the world, here the sweet melon is generally referred to as spanspek…
Get rid of those pouts, grow brussel sprouts! A sprout from Brussels…? BRASSICA oleracea variety gemmifera, the vegetable we know…
The wonders of watercress. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a creeping perennial that is one of the oldest leafy vegetables to…
Pattypan squash (Cucurbita pepo) Pattypans look like little yellow, green or stripy spaceships and, like baby marrows, these bushy squashes…
Bulletproof! That’s how gardeners who grow kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. coulorapa) describe this versatile, under-rated vegetable. Along with radishes, it…
Lush, Leafy Swiss Chard Swiss chard is nature’s gift to food gardeners because it is such an easy, rewarding vegetable…
As families go, the brassicas are demanding and temperamental, especially if they’re expected to perform outside their comfort zone (which…
Carrots are delicious eaten raw or cooked, and studies suggest that eating one a day might beat taking vitamin supplements.…
Cabbage is one of our best winter crops, because it likes growing in cool, moist conditions. It is less troubled…
Heading into winter, the fresh flavour of Oriental vegetables balances the richness of winter food, and they are also good…
How to get kids to eat veggies It’s great to grow your own veggies and enjoy the taste of fresh…
It’s worth allocating some space and time to this melt-in-the-mouth veggie. Although butternuts, like pumpkins, take up more space than…
Fresh green beans are so versatile and delicious when properly prepared – a must have summer crop. Get cracking and…
It’s at its sweetest fresh off the cob before the sugars start converting, so it’s always best to grow your…
If you’re addicted to chillies, here’s how to grow them successfully from seed – there’s a world of unusual varieties…
Tips for harvesting winter veggies • Harvest broccoli heads before the flower buds open and when they are still firm…
A potent superfood that’s now touted by celebrity chefs, kale is one of the few veggies that regularly crop through…
Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) aren’t a vegetable that springs to mind, being more common in the colder countries than in South…
The radish belongs to the Brassicaceae family. While we are all familiar with the red radish, other cultivars come in…
Essential flavourings for cold season soups and stews, garlic, leeks, chives and onions are the kitchen garden’s storm troopers against…
The craze of ricing cauliflower as a substitute for flour for those that are on gluten-free diets has meant that…
With plant-based diets now a popular choice for many people, the humble cauliflower has become an exciting addition to mealtimes.…
Roses and vegetables are an obvious pairing for so many reasons. Roses and vegetables have a history of being grown…
The Gourmet Herb Artichoke As a vegetable, globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are considered a gourmet delicacy. As a garden plant,…
Radish With a Difference Radishes are a quick and easy spring crop, and there is a new Asian variety that…
Before 2019 celery was an elusive vegetable that appeared in the occasional salad or disguised in a chef’s mirepoix. But…
Prized Pumpkins Pumpkins are the big daddy of vegetables, and they certainly like to ramble. Although not ideal for small…
Capsicum annuum is the best-known domesticated species of pepper in the world and contains a huge number of varieties including…
Spinach by any other name Most of us use the terms ‘spinach’ and ‘Swiss chard’ interchangeably when referring to our…
Bravo For Brinjals The eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal is something of an acquired taste. If you like that slight bitterness,…
Beetroot is a stalwart of the garden. It is an efficient crop, grown year-round for its root and foliage, that…
Early December presents the last chance in the season to plant both the hot and the sweet capsicums, so whether…
Borage This annual herb is equally at home in the herb, veggie or cottage-style garden. The plant forms a basal…
