National Gardening Week: 5 Benefits of Gardening
It’s National Gardening Week, and we’re celebrating all the benefits associated with getting out into the garden as much as you can. National Gardening …
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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 …
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 …
Why Growing Your Own Could Give You Measurably More Nutritious Food
Getting the most from our food We all know that eating a balanced diet, rich in fruit and veg is good for our health. There is no single ‘superfood’ which …
How to get the most from your salad leaves
Why might tearing your salad leaves be good for your health? The most nutritious Salad leaves Lettuce Lollo Rossa – Adds colour to the salad bowl! This …
Are homegrown tomatoes really better than standard supermarket tomatoes?
So in this instance, growing your own really could be better for you. For the very best results you should choose one of our ‘high lycopene’ varieties, not …
Is kale a ‘superfood’?
Kale: a worthy superfood! The best kale Black magic and Scarlet kale make great additions to the diet, but they’re even worth growing in the flower borders …
What fruit is more nutritious than blueberries?
Blackcurrants are an easy to grow British native that will delight you with fruit from mid-summer. Perfect for eating fresh off the plant or using to make jams …
Why might it be best NOT to eat squash and pumpkins fresh?
A little patience goes a long way The best squash Easy-to-grow plants that are very versatile in the kitchen, providing an invaluable autumn harvest that will …
Can carrots improve your eyesight?
Purple power Although carotenoids are responsible for the orange colour of that gives carrots their health benefits, purple carrots are also packed full of the …