One of our most beautiful eggplants, this Italian heirloom has plump round white fruit blushed with lavender pink. Popular with chefs and vegetable connoisseurs alike, this eggplant has no bitterness,…

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 humble radish may not be the star of every vegetable garden, but its unique characteristics and historical significance make it a fascinating topic of exploration. The word…

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,…