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Growing, Harvesting and Using Coriander
Robyn Boldy Robyn Boldy

Growing, Harvesting and Using Coriander

Growing, Harvesting and Using Coriander. Coriander, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley is a leafy, fast-growing annual herb that can be grown either in pots or in the garden. The herb is easily grown from seed and reaches approximately 60cm in height and 25cm wide. The entire plant is edible and is widely used across several major cuisines making it a worthwhile addition to the herb garden.

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Growing, Harvesting and Using Peas & Snow Peas
Robyn Boldy Robyn Boldy

Growing, Harvesting and Using Peas & Snow Peas

Peas are a cool season crop that produce an abundant harvest (and the perfect garden snack) when grown in the right conditions. There are many different types of peas to choose from, including snow peas and sugarsnap which have a crisp and crunchy pod that can be eaten whole, or shelling peas, grown for their sweet and tender peas inside. Peas come in either traditional climbing form which require a trellis, or bush varieties that are great for small spaces and gardening in containers.

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Growing, Harvesting and Using Zucchini
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Growing, Harvesting and Using Zucchini

Zucchini is one of those plants that grow prolifically in the garden, producing an abundant crop when conditions are right. There are dozens of varieties of zucchini to choose from with a wide range of colours and shapes, from round to crookneck and cylindrical. Both the flower and the fruit are edible and can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes – a must have in every summer veggie patch.

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Growing, Harvesting and Using Garlic Chives

Garlic chives are a clumping, perennial herb grown both for culinary and ornamental purposes in the garden. This perennial is one of the easiest herbs to grow in containers or directly in the ground, growing up to 35cm in height. As the name suggests, the leaves have a mild garlic/onion flavour, a perfect substitute for garlic if short on garden space or if you’re after a quick growing herb.

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Growing, Harvesting and Using Beetroot
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Growing, Harvesting and Using Beetroot

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) are one of the most versatile and flavour-packed vegetables to grow in the garden. Both the leaves and the root are edible and packed with antioxidants and nutrients. They come in many colours, shapes and sizes, grow well in most climates and don’t require much space, making this vegetable a worthy addition to every garden.

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5 Leafy Greens to grow over Autumn and Winter
Robyn Boldy Robyn Boldy

5 Leafy Greens to grow over Autumn and Winter

Autumn is the perfect time to plant cold hardy leafy greens to add to hearty dishes that warm the soul. Planting a mix of these five leafy greens will surely help entice you to get outside in the garden on those chilly days.

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