Articles by shouball

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

November 12, 2017 shouball 0

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

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

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

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

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

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

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

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

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

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

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 […]

Broad beans

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

Introduction Pick broad beans fresh from the garden and they taste sensational – young beans are sweet, tender and succulent. Sow them in the autumn […]

Blackcurrant Jelly

November 11, 2017 shouball 0

An easy recipe which gives great results! Blackcurrants are loaded with pectin so there shouldn’t be a setting problem.