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Domesticating Wild Plants, Creating New Crops: Apios Americana

On September 20, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Mankind Has Been Creating New Crops By Domesticating Wild Plants For Millennia. After Wheat, Maize, Rice Etc He Is Now Turning His Attention To Apios Americana, The Potato Bean. Of course Apios is neither a potato nor a bean. But it does produce an edible tuber and is the latest in a succession of wild plants that have been domesticated.… More Leave a comment

When to Harvest Your Vegetables

On August 1, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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When to Harvest Your Vegetables You Ask. Here’s My Harvesting Vegetables Checklist & Latest Advice on Vegetable Harvesting Dates. When to Harvest Your Vegetables Is one of those questions where the best answer is … it depends. You see veg can be harvested at so many stages in the growth.… More Leave a comment

Why Plant Leaves Curl?

On July 1, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Reason Why Plant Leaves Curl Is Simple. It’s Responding To Local Environmental Conditions To Control Water Loss, Temperature Etc. That is What This Article Is About. What History (& Science) Tells Us About Plant Movements & Leaf Curling That plants exhibit movement isn’t new.… More Leave a comment

Why Carrots Are Orange?

On June 30, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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The Surprising History and Science of the Orange Carrot & Why Carrots Are Orange? Bunching Carrots Carrots might seem like a simple vegetable, but their vibrant orange colour hides a fascinating story – and a surprising secret is hidden in their genes! … More Leave a comment

The Secret Life of Cauliflower: A Deep Dive into Brassica Genetics for UK Gardeners

On June 18, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Vegetables

The Cauliflower Has A Surprising Secret. A Recent Study Published In Nature Sheds Light On Its Fascinating Family History, The Science Behind Its Unique White Head, The “Curd,” And Introduces The Concept Of “Clades” – Distinct Lineages Within The Brassica Family.… More Leave a comment

Devon’s Unusual Heritage Apples

On May 7, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Fruit

Devon Boasts A Rich Apple Heritage, Offering A Range Of Unique Varieties Perfect For Both Eating And Cider Making. Here’s A Glimpse Into Some Of These Special Heritage Apples. My grandfather Grew a Wide Range of Devon’s Unusual Heritage Apples For Cider, Cooking and Eating On A Five Acre Orchard On Extremely Heavy Clay.… More Leave a comment

The Allium Garden – A Wealth of Onions

On May 5, 2024 By Stefan Drew

Vegetables

Onion Expert, Stephen Barstow, Tours The Allium Garden At The Ringve Botanical Garden On May 3, 2024. He Discusses Various Types Of Onions And Aspects Of Harvesting. This is one of a series of video posts featuring Stephen Barstow, this time on the many and various onions we can grow in gardens and allotments.… More Leave a comment