The wonders of watercress Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a creeping perennial that is one of the oldest leafy vegetables to be eaten by humankind. It is an aquatic or semiaquatic member of the Brassicaceae family and originates in Europe and Asia. Despite its name, it is not related to the nasturtium. The hollow stems and […]
watercress
Veggies and Herbs for light shade
If your eagerness to grow your own herbs and vegetables is being stymied by the lack of an area that gets full sun then all is not lost. Read on for some inspiration and ideas. Most vegetables and herbs require ‘full sun’ for optimum growth. This is generally understood to be six hours of direct […]