Growing Fennel

Perhaps the most underrated vegetable of all (unless you’re Italian), fennel has a wonderful aniseed flavour that’s quite up-front when eaten raw but melts into a subtle sweetness if slow-cooked, allowing it to caramelize. Best of all, it’s extremely easy to grow, looks absolutely stunning in your garden (especially if you plant the bronze-coloured variety) [...]

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Starting out – easy-fire hits for your vegetable patch

With Planting Season officially starting in South Africa tomorrow, there’s no better time to give it a go. If you’re just starting out or don’t want to spend too much time on your garden, here are some suggestions that are almost guaranteed to get you results… 1) Radishes – If you think you don’t like [...]

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