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Tag Archives: Daubentons Kale
Summer time………….
At this time of year annual vegetables are at their peak but the warm, dry weather does not suit some of the perennials so well. I have removed all the eggs I can see from the kales, (there have not been too … Continue reading
After six months of happy blogging……….
After six months of happy blogging what have I learned about my garden and blogging about it? Firstly it has been immensely gratifying that people actually visit the blog and read it, and even more so when they leave a … Continue reading
A dose of optimism
At the weekend on a rainy camp site in Herefordshire I witnessed the relentless optimism of the dedicated camper – a man washing up a pan used to prepare porridge – he clearly had wanted a hearty breakfast - while the rain … Continue reading
Posted in Forest Gardening, perennial greens, Perennial Vegetables, Permaculture, Polycultures
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Fertility
Spring progresses with a green tide surging through the garden. Every year I am amazed at how fast the dark emptiness of the winter months is engulfed by exuberant growth through April and May. Building fertility is intrinsic to permaculture gardening. I use lots of … Continue reading
Buying Perennial Vegetables from France
I’m rather like a child at Christmas when I see the postman coming with a parcel for me. Today there were two! I have ordered Daubenton’s kale and some other perennial veggies – oca, yacon, perpetual leeks and sorrel from two … Continue reading
Posted in perennial greens, Perennial Vegetables, roots and tubers
Tagged Daubentons Kale, Oca, perennial vegetables, Perpetual Leek, Sorrel, Yacon
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Perennial Vegetables
I have been experimenting with perennial vegetables for a few years now. I started growing them mainly because I was fascinated by the idea of having plants that I could eat that would potentially remain in the garden for years. … Continue reading
