We’ve had a mild winter so far, very different from the cold spells we had during the winters of 2009/2010 and 2010/2011. Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are one of my favourite winter vegetables and they survive in even the … Continue reading →
In 2010 there was a Garden Organic Members’ Experiment to grow Tree Spinach, Chenopodium giganteum ‘Magenta Spreen’ and I volunteered to take part and grow this striking edible plant and report back on how easy it is to grow and … Continue reading →
On a cold morning in early December 2011 I went for a short cycle ride out into the countryside to the west of Norwich and picked rosehips. There had been a couple of short frosts, so some of the rose … Continue reading →