The Magic of Edamame Beans
Edamame beans won’t produce a giant beanstalk and lead to a pot of gold but they’re still magic. Low in calories and high in protein and other healthy …
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Why Are Purple Vegetables So Healthy?
Purple is associated with royalty, Bishops, a rather fantastic rock band and super healthy vegetables. But what is it about purple vegetables that makes them …
Top September Allotment Tips
There is no doubt that weed growth is slowing down on the allotment as early autumn approaches. One of the satisfying things at this time of year is to clear a …
Romans Gave Us Aqueducts, Roads and Cucumber!
Monty Python forgot to mention the cucumber but they arrived in England with the romans and thankfully were left behind. Emperor Tiberius ate them daily and to …
Who Or What Was Ailsa Craig?
Waiting my turn at the dentist recently I was surprised when they called the name of the next patient. “Ailsa Craig” was not however my expected shiny red …
Beetroot and the Slave Trade
If my veg patch is anything to go by then this is a good year for beetroot. A very good year. In my search for new ways to enjoy my beets I came across some …
How to Avoid Bitter Cucumbers
The anticipation of that first bite as the new cucumbers begin to develop. Followed by the huge disappointment and surprise of a disgustingly bitter taste. …
Top August Allotment Tips
Early this month, I’m going to harvest my summer onion sets “Stuttgarter” and “Sturon” both of which have grown well. I like to pick them after a few …
Top July Allotment Tips
On the allotment as ever, the weather has been the main talking point. June was generally rather dry, almost until the month end. This put some plants under …
June Means New Potatoes
If May is the month of asparagus, then June must be dedicated to new potatoes. Loose-skinned and waxy they are very different to main crop varieties with their …