This is a blog post on growing and harvesting Cotinus. Cotinus coggygria is also known as red smoke or smoke tree. It is a shrub that grown for shade. I grew it so that I have an ample and constant supply for fabric printing. It is different from other leaves as particularly cotinus can produce […]

Here is a blog post on how to grow and harvest nasturtium. Nasturtium is easy to grow, edible peppery flowers. They are great to grow in the garden as they attract pollinators in the garden. This will in return pollinate vegetable flowers. Their peppery taste also makes them unappetising to slugs so good news. However, […]

Growing and harvesting perilla laso known as shisho leaves at home from seed to harvesting. Tips on how to cook it.

It’a end of November now, jerusalem artichoke in the garden are ready to harvest. Jerusalem artichoke (Hellanthus tuberosus) also called sunroot, topinambur, sunchoke or earth apple. They are related to the the sunflower family. When the flowers in bloom they look a bit like sunflowers but much smaller. I have bought these the tubers last […]

borage flowers borage flowers Flowers are great to grow in one’s garden as it attracts bees to our garden and this will help to pollinate the flowers of the plants. As they are edible as they perform two roles at the same time. I bought some borage seeds online last year planted them in the […]

These are courgettes in garden this morning. It had cool weather over last few days now a few flowers and it is beginning to fruit. It is easy to grow, needs full sun and manure compost. One plant do produce a few or a glut of courgettes in a growing season. The flowers are edible […]

Here is a blog post on how to grow and harvest sprouting broccoli at home. I have recently had a harvest in my vegetable patch. So I have now decided to write a blog post on it. What are sprouting broccoli? Sprouting broccoli is a variety of that is the same the broccoli that you […]

How to grow and harvest coriander in temperate country like the UK. It is much more hardy than some of it's tropical cousins.

Here is a post on growing and harvesting chinese artichoke. Chinese artichoke also know as stachys affinis or crosnes. it originates from China. It is another quite hard to find tuber or vegetable plant as it’s not availalbe in supermarkets. It is just not commercial viable. Growing I got the tubers last from ebay as […]

How to to grow and harveting thai basil. this is a blog post on growing and harvesting thai basil in cold climate. As it can be a challenge.

This blog post is on growing and harvesting Dyers Chamomile (Anthemis tinctoria). Dyers Chamomile is a weak perennial plant. Weak perennial means that the plant may or may not survive and come back next year. It’s from a family of daisy so the flowers look a bit like a daisy. I am growing dyers Chamomile […]

Having spend most of early life in the tropic I love growing tropical plants in my garden. Also almost anything that is edible flowers, veg and plants as well. Recently I acquired some calamondin orange plant as mine at home did not flower or fruit last year. Now it’s slowly flowering and fruiting after some… Continue reading Calamondin orange

This is a bog post on growing and harvesting Houttuynia cordata. It is also known as Vietnamese fish mint or Chameleon plant. It is winter hardy and it is edible although the taste may not be palatable to some. Some say it has a similar taste too of coriander except that it is a lot […]

How to grow and harvest coriander in temperate country like the UK. It is much more hardy than some of it's tropical cousins.

Growing and harvesting Runner beans Recently I had a glut of runner beans harvest in my garden. I put down the seeds on the raised bed over the end of summer. Now it’s October a huge harvest. on can start sowing them under covers from March. Once the risk of frost plant them out. Compare […]

This is a blog post on growing and harvesting globe artichoke. Globe artichokes are very easy to grow. They are a perennial vegetable that is hardy to frost. They grow like weeds in the warm, sunny Mediterranean climate. Therefore, you see a lot of artichokes on the restaurant’s menu. While they may not be everyone’s […]

Broad beans are in season at the moment. This post is on how to grow and harvest broad bean. Broad bean also is known as fava beans (scientific name vicia faba) can be harvested as early as May. In some countries, it’s the first sign of spring crop. It’s eaten in most countries from the […]

Here is a blog post on growing and harvesting borlotti beans. Borlotti beans are very much found in Mediterranean cuisines. It is sold in supermarkets and farmers’ markets as well. Although, homegrown always tastes much better and fresher. It’s used in soups, add to salads, or cook as a side dish. I made bean and […]

This is a blog post about growing bean sprouts at home. I love growing them as one doesn’t need a garden at all. Yes.. that’s right no need for garden at all. All you need is a container, sieve and a sink. There are many other types of sprouts (eg alfafa, soy bean, and many […]

this blog about growing and harvesting pak choi. I have grew them in pots but do grow well in the garden where there is well rain soil.

Growing lemongrass in cold climate likein the United Kingdom. Rotting out from supermarket bought lemongrass

I love spring and summer as it is a great growing time for homegrown edibles. Dwarf purple bean are one those beans that are great to grow in small garden and container growing. They don’t take too long to grow as from seed to bean production. Relatively disease free they much easier to grow than […]

this blog about growing and harvesting pak choi. I have grew them in pots but do grow well in the garden where there is well rain soil.

Squash blossoms are a delicious edible flower that you can find in your garden or at the farmer’s market. They can be somewhat intimidating so here’s how to clean and prepare squash blossoms.

Along with growing my pak choi recently I grew little gem lettuce which has been blooming in my garden. I also grew it from seed. Sow the seeds about the same time as the pak choi Growing and harvesting Pak choi which is around early august. This blog is about little gem lettuce – growing and […]

I have harvesting olives recently from the olive trees round by the village in Italy. I am curious as it’s my first time harvesting olives. Plus while I was there it was lovely sunny and warm weather. It has taken a change the following week with strong wind and rain bringing snow to the Alps?!! One […]

How to to grow and harveting thai basil. this is a blog post on growing and harvesting thai basil in cold climate. As it can be a challenge.

Blog on using edible flowers. I have been using borage and violas from the garden in salads and as a decorative item. Not so marigold due to perculiar taste

This a blog on how to harevst and eat courgette flowers. Plus how to grow courgette plants as they are relatively easy to grow.

Here is a blog post on how to grow and harvest sprouting broccoli at home. I have recently had a harvest in my vegetable patch. So I have now decided to write a blog post on it. What are sprouting broccoli? Sprouting broccoli is a variety of that is the same the broccoli that you […]

This is a blog post on how to grow and harvest Vietnamese Coriander. Vietnamese coriander is a herb that is used in some South Asian cooking. Now with the current pandemic, supplies chains are broken it is ever important to have this herb in the garden. This herb has a place in my heart as […]

How to to grow and harveting thai basil. this is a blog post on growing and harvesting thai basil in cold climate. As it can be a challenge.

How to grow and harvest purple garlic flowers. This edible garlicky flower pack with nutrients that not seen much in shops.

This blog post is on growing and harvesting chop suey greens. Also known as Chopsuey Greens Shungiku or Chrysanthemum coronarium or Garland chrysanthemum. A family of chrysanthemum the flowers of these greens do resemble them. Chop suey greens are easy to grow leafy greens that cook like spinach in stir-fries or soups. In comparison to […]

This is a blog post on growing and harvesting amaranth. It emphasizes on early sowing so it can having a long season especially in northern areas.

this blog about growing and harvesting pak choi. I have grew them in pots but do grow well in the garden where there is well rain soil.

Broad beans are in season at the moment. This post is on how to grow and harvest broad bean. Broad bean also is known as fava beans (scientific name vicia faba) can be harvested as early as May. In some countries, it’s the first sign of spring crop. It’s eaten in most countries from the […]

Recently I have harvested some olives from trees in the village at Italy. It’s not a lot of olives I manage to harvest. As there are only a handful of olive trees that I could harvest easily by hand. Olive harvest We got an olive tree at home back in London. Although we had a […]

This is a blog post on how to grow and harvest Vietnamese Coriander. Vietnamese coriander is a herb that is used in some South Asian cooking. Now with the current pandemic, supplies chains are broken it is ever important to have this herb in the garden. This herb has a place in my heart as […]

This blog post is on growing and harvesting mint. Mint is a super easy perennial herb that is easy to grow in the UK. It does grow in many different climates as well. Mint has great culinary use from adding flavour to drinks and plenty of dishes. From Moroccan mint tea to South-East Asian salads […]

I love growing my own food. This is post on growing and harvesting cucumber. Cucumber are from the same family as courgette. Therefore to grow them it’s nearly the same care they need in order to grow them. Here is an previous blog post on growing courgette. They have a crunchy texture and mild taste […]

Having spend most of early life in the tropic I love growing tropical plants in my garden. Also almost anything that is edible flowers, veg and plants as well. Recently I acquired some calamondin orange plant as mine at home did not flower or fruit last year. Now it’s slowly flowering and fruiting after some… Continue reading Calamondin orange

This is a blog post on growing and harvesting Celtuce stem. Celtuce is a cross between celery and lettuce. It is normally used in stir-fries in Chinese cooking. Here is a recipe on how to cook Celtuce stir fry. Celtuce stem can also be pickled, roasted, and grilled. It can be bought from Asian grocers. […]

I love growing this variety of spinach (perpetual) as it does not bolt (like starts to flower or seed) easily as spinach. They are easy to grow as it will grow anywhere where there is not much sun. Sowing the seeds are quite easy as they germinate quite quick. Just harvest the leaves only as […]

Blog on using edible flowers. I have been using borage and violas from the garden in salads and as a decorative item. Not so marigold due to perculiar taste

This blog post is on growing and harvesting agretti salsola. Agretti salsola may seem a very strange term to many of you not unless you are Italian. I got to know about this vegetable commonly known as land seaweed or monks beard I believe from a gardening book by James Wong. I like reading his […]

Growing and harvesting Runner beans Recently I had a glut of runner beans harvest in my garden. I put down the seeds on the raised bed over the end of summer. Now it’s October a huge harvest. on can start sowing them under covers from March. Once the risk of frost plant them out. Compare […]

This is a blog post on growing and harvesting winter squash. Winter squash can be a few different varieties. Winter squashes are all from the cucurbit family and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The taste does vary as well some are easier to grow than some. I have grown this last […]

This blog post is on growing and harvesting sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato always has a special in my heart. During the Second World War as it was easy to grow crop in tropical climate therefore it sustain my ancestors during that period. Where at this period fresh food was hard to come by. Some […]

Here is a post on how I recently set up a garden watering system. This is so that I don’t need to water my plants all the time. Another main reason I set an automatic watering system is that when we go away the plants get watered. While the setup may seem a bit steep/ […]