Category Archives: Edible Perennial Gardening

perennial vegetables

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Anni Kelsey

It was nearly 16 years ago when I first wondered about the possibility of there being such a thing as a perennial vegetable.  Much has happened since then.  Despite there being almost no information available at the time I was … Continue reading →

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becoming delightfully obsessed

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Anni Kelsey

alongside the evolution of the forest garden there is the evolution of the forest gardener As forest gardeners we are all unique individuals and each forest garden is the result of the unfolding of the gardener’s hopes, intentions and interactions … Continue reading →

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Introducing Carole’s Garden

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Anni Kelsey

Carole and I have been corresponding for some time now and I love to hear about and see the pictures of how her lovely garden is progressing.  I asked if she would like to write about it for a blog … Continue reading →

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Pennard Plants

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Anni Kelsey

The range of suppliers that provide interesting heritage and perennial vegetables is increasing all the time.  I used to survey all the companies I knew of each year to provide a summary for readers but that would be too big … Continue reading →

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Readers’ reviews on Amazon

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

Hello everyone – this is more of a letter than a blog post. Since my book – Edible Perennial Gardening – was published in 2014 I have been delighted to receive a number of emails and also personal comments about … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

Over the years I have discovered that gardening with perennials is about playing the long game, looking to the future and being patient.  You can’t have what you might want immediately, you may not be able to have it soon … Continue reading →

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Shrewsbury Flower Show – update

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

I had a great time at Shrewsbury Flower Show last weekend.  I found that lots of people – noticeably more than in past years – were interested in the perennial vegetables on display.  There were lots of questions and much discussion … Continue reading →

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Shrewsbury Flower Show 2016 — Anni’s veggies – in pictures

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

I am exhibiting again at Shrewsbury Flower Show this coming Friday and Saturday – 12th and 13th August.  Last year I was part of a group that grew the plants for and built a permaculture themed show garden.  This year … Continue reading →

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Plants on the move

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

I don’t do much in the way of interfering in my garden and as a result plants can move about in unplanned ways that often make lovely combinations.  Some are vegetables, some herbs and others are flowers, but they all … Continue reading →

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Biomass

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

I wanted a lot of growth this year, mostly for biomass to eventually decompose into humus to enrich the very stony and clay soil in my long bed.  On 6th June the cardoon which is at the centre of the … Continue reading →

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