Food Growing

You might think that spring and summer are the only times of year to sow new seed to grow food, but autumn and winter are also great times to start crops off! There are some varieties of food that need starting now and will ...
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Soft fruits are perfect for planting during the late autumn and winter months so that they are ready to get growing in spring! Maybe start your Christmas shopping early and treat yourself to some new plants? What Are Soft ...
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These articles were written pre-lockdown, but you can still buy fresh herb plants in the shops or online.   What Are Herbs? Herbs are plants that secrete smells which are actually there to deter predators, but ...
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What Are Brassicas? Brassicas include food such as cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, turnip, swede, kohl rabi, cabbage, kale, and pak choi. Turnip and swede were covered in the previous post, Root Crops – click here to ...
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What Are Peas and Beans? Peas and beans are part of the legume family. They are great fun to grow, especially if you buy the different coloured varieties. This year I am growing green, purple and yellow French beans, red ...
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What Are Root Crops? Root crops includes vegetables that are grown as the root part of the plant. The root swells and this is what we pull or dig up and eat. This includes; Carrot Parsnip Radish Beetroot ...
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Sow and Grow with The Conservation Volunteers in Birmingham During these strange times, The Conservation Volunteers in Birmingham will be encouraging people to grow their own food in their gardens, on windowsills, or at an ...
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