Beans are a summer staple. Easy to grow and who doesn’t like to eat them. They are an affordable source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins, as well as being…

Radish history The word radish originates from the Latin word “radix” which means root. The root can be round, tapering or cylindrical and the taste is crisp and sweet. There…

What is Kohlrabi? Looking something like a Sputnik in vegetable form, with a squat bulb and antennae-like shoots, kohlrabi is part of the cabbage family. The name translates from German…

One of the joys of growing your own herbs is having easy access to species you won’t find in many supermarkets. If you like the flavour of celery and parsley,…