Gardening

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 – […]

Chilli pepper

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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 […]

Broad beans

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

Aubergine

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Introduction Aubergines (eggplants) are becoming popular vegetables to grow at home – thanks to new cultivars more suited to the British climate and their delicious […]