Possibly for the first time, I’m growing an edible plant for the sake of growing it, rather than with the intention of consuming its edible parts. Why? It’s a leguminous plant that introduces nitrogen to the soil, and when you … Continue reading
Category Archives: Edible plants
I can’t believe it’s been six years since I first tried growing sweet potatoes. That maiden voyage did not end well. Yes, we had an impressive sweet potato patch with lots of leaves to harvest, but did we have a … Continue reading
Remember the dragonfruit seedlings I started in March this year? Well, I started a new set of plants at the end of May when a colleague gave me a nice, ripe dragonfruit that came directly from Vietnam. She swore that … Continue reading
When we think about salads, the first things that come to mind are those leafy greens like rocket, lettuces and mesclun mixes. I think most of us want to grow what we like to eat – but some of those … Continue reading