Native to the UK, Babington's Leek is one of the tastiest, low maintenance and easy to grow perennial vegetables. It is thought that Babington’s Leek may originate from cultivation of vegetables by monks. It is named after Charles Cardale Babington, a botanist and contemporary of Charles Darwin. All parts of this plant are edible. It … Continue reading Babington’s leek
Good King Henry
Spring greens are an ancient tradition that is well worth keeping alive, and Good-King-Henry (Chenopodium bonus-henricus) is an easy-to-grow herb rich in iron and vitamin C that blends well with such better-known potherbs as dandelions, nettles, and sorrel. Think of Good-King-Henry as a sort of perennial spinach, to which it is related. Stems up to … Continue reading Good King Henry
Mashua
Mashua, Tropaeolum tuberosum, is a perennial cousin of the nasturtium. It comes from the cool, tropical highlands of the Andes, where it is grown as a food crop. You can boil, mash, roast or fry this Andean tuber. Even the leaves taste good Mashua is one of the most commonly cultivated tubers in the Andes mountains … Continue reading Mashua
Ice Plant
What is an ice plant?? The Ice Plant is drought tolerant. It is a hardy succulent, perennial ground cover plant which produces daisy like flowers that bees love!! It is called Ice Plant because its flowers shimmer like they are covered in frost or ice. They bloom through summer and autumn and the foliage is … Continue reading Ice Plant
Land Cress
Upland cress or land cress (Barbarea verna) is a great substitute for watercress and can be a delicious addition to salads and since it is hardy, it can make it right through the winter with some protection and will provide healthy and tasty green leaves over a long period. Land cress is a blessing to … Continue reading Land Cress
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