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60 Unusual Perennial & Kitchen Garden Edibles

On May 6, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Veg Growers Tend To Focus On The Traditional, But Here Are 60 Unusual Garden Edibles That Often Get Missed. They Deserve To Be Growing In More Gardens & Allotments! Cultivating a truly resilient kitchen garden means looking beyond the common allotment staples.… More Leave a comment

Potent Edibles: Cultivating Highly Flavoured Plants in UK Gardens

On April 17, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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British People Love Strong Flavours; Curries, Chillies Etc. And Many Highly Flavoured Plants Can Be Grown In UK Gardens. Supermarket herbs are fast grown and lack flavour because the plant oils have little time to fully develop. British gardeners will get better flavour than supermarket plants if they choose the right species and varieties … and grow the plants slower.… More Leave a comment

How to Grow Rice in the UK

On April 8, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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We Often Joke About Growing Rice In The UK. But The Joke Might Be On Us In The Next Decades, As Rice Growing Experiments Are Taking Place In England. So before you ask How to Grow Rice in the UK, here is my research and thoughts on the topic.… More Leave a comment

Sorghum: A Resilient Crop in French Agriculture

On November 21, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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In France I Recently Observed Hectares of Sorghum, It Is Drought & Heat Tolerant So Could Soon Be a Garden Crop In the UK. Sorghum, a cereal crop known for its resilience to heat and drought, is playing an increasingly important role in French agriculture, particularly as farmers adapt to climate change.… More Leave a comment

A Historical Perspective on Vegetables

On September 8, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Based On Historical Sources And Archaeological Evidence, The Edible Plants Consumed In The UK Over The Last 2,000 Years Reflect A Dynamic Interplay Between Native Species, Roman Introductions, Medieval Foraging Traditions, New World Imports, And Modern Revivals. Here Is A Comprehensive Overview, Organised Chronologically And By Plant Type Where I Can!… More Leave a comment

The New Leaf: UK Commercial Tea Cultivation, Takes Root in British Gardens

On August 15, 2025 By Stefan Drew

For Centuries, UK Commercial Tea Cultivation Was Considered Impossible In Britain’s Temperamental Climate. Yet Today, Camellia Sinensis Is Flourishing From Cornwall To Scotland, Transforming Abandoned Walled Gardens, Estates, And Even Urban Rooftops Into Productive Tea Plantations. This Horticultural Revolution Combines Centuries-Old Traditions With Modern Ingenuity – And UK Gardeners & Growers Are At The Forefront.… More Leave a comment

Growing Patience Dock, Rumex patientia, in UK Gardens & Food Forests

On August 8, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Growing Patience Dock, Rumex patientia, aka Herb Patience, Spinach Dock, Monk’s Rhubarb, Is Easy In The UK, & It Is Becoming Popular. Here’s Why & How. Why Should I Grow Patience Dock? Patience Dock is eaten in countries such as Korea,, which is surprising in some senses as it originates from southern and eastern Europe.… More Leave a comment