Month: November 2017

Florence fennel

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Introduction Florence fennel, a wonderfully ornamental vegetable, is grown for its swollen leaf bases or ‘bulbs’ and edible leaves. When using in salads, the flavour […]

Cucumbers

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Introduction You can grow cucumbers in the ground, pots or in growing bags. Home-grown cucumbers taste fabulous. Choose the type that’s right for you – […]

The Bulgarian Alphabet

November 12, 2017 shouball 0

Bulgarian (Български) Bulgarian is a Southern Slavic language with about 12 million speakers mainly in Bulgaria, but also in Ukraine, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Greece, Romania, […]

The Shadowland

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We are created from and are constantly shadowed by our forefathers’ lands.  The influences whether personal or of society shape and have shaped the way […]

Chilli pepper

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Home grown chilli peppers have excellent colour, texture and flavour, including many shapes and colours not readily available in shops. Plants are extremely varied; […]

Chard

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Introduction Leaf beet, or chard, is becoming more popular thanks to the cultivars with brightly coloured leaf stalks and the revival of interest in growing […]

Celeriac

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Introduction Botanically speaking, the edible part of celeriac is a swollen stem. Hardier and more disease resistant than its relative, celery, it has a similar […]

Carrots

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Introduction Carrots come in shapes and colours other than long and orange – look out for round carrots, as well as unusual colours such as […]

Beetroot

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Introduction Beetroot are easy to grow and ideal for anyone new to vegetable gardening. And beetroot is for more than pickling! Try roast beetroot – […]

Asparagus

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Introduction Asparagus is one of the most sought-after vegetables. Its subtle flavour offers a real treat during the short time it is in season and […]