Vine Leaves: A Historical Harvest For Modern Times

On By Stefan Drew
The Timeless Harvest: A Guide to Grape Vine Leaves from British Vine to Table. Growing, Harvesting, Preparation & Cooking. Foraging, Preparing & Savouring Nature’s Edible Wrapper For millennia, grapevines (Vitis vinifera) have graced British gardens, allotments, and English vineyards. While the grapes and the wine usually take centre stage, their leaves are a versatile under-appreciated culinary gem.… More Leave a comment

Cañahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule): The Andean Super Grain

On By Stefan Drew
Cañahua (Chenopodium Pallidicaule), Also Spelled Cañihua, Is An Ancient Grain Native To The High-Altitude Regions Of The Andes, Closely Related To Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa) And Kañiwa (Chenopodium Pallidicaule Var. Milleanum). It Has Been Cultivated For Thousands Of Years By Indigenous Communities In Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador & Is Prized For Its Resilience And Nutritional Benefits.… More Leave a comment

The BiteSizedGardening Introduction to Gardening Course 

On By Stefan Drew
An Online Course for UK Gardeners. Here Is A First Draft At A Basic Intro To Veg Gardening Course. It Covers The Majority Of Questions I See Asked On Gardening Forums Every Year But I’d Welcome Comments From New And Established Gardeners On The Content, Bearing In Mind It Is To Help New Gardeners, Not To Put Them Off With A Course That Is Too Lengthy And Complicated.… More Leave a comment

Vegetables Named After UK Places

On By Stefan Drew
How Local Seed-Saving Shaped British Heritage Varieties & Vegetables Named After UK Places Appeared. From Arran to Offenham Via Edzell. For centuries, UK gardeners saved seeds from their best crops, adapting plants to local conditions. Over time, these selections became distinct heritage varieties —named after villages, towns or even islands, like the Shetland Kale, Arran Pilot Potatoes And Offenham Cabbage.… More Leave a comment