Category Archives: Vegetables

Super food Silverbeet

Whether you call it silver beet or chard, this vegetable remains one of nature’s nutrient rich products. A member of the beetroot family its scientific name is beta vulgaris cicla. This plant is sometimes confused with spinach but the leaves are much larger than spinach although both can be picked over a period of time if they are grown quickly.
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Can Beans be Grown in Containers

Beans are tasty vegetables to have in the garden or grow bags if you choose. Easy to grow given the right conditions to do so. There are four types of beans to choose from that will benefit your garden whether it be large or small. Beans are wonderfully easy to freeze, and as they are usually prolific providers, there is always more than enough and some left over for family meals.

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How to Grow Carrots in Containers

The key is choosing the right type of carrot for the container you plan to use. Ideally plan to use the shorter, stumpy varieties of carrot. Continue reading

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How to Prepare your Containers for Growing!

How easy is it to grow your own vegetables? It is getting easier and easier to grow your own fresh, delicious tasting vegetables. Containers of all sizes are there for you to choose and get growing!  The number of vegetable … Continue reading

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Zucchini’s Galore

How to grow zucchini, courgettes, marrows. Continue reading

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