Kohlrabi is one of those vegetables that’s supposedly easy to grow, and fast-maturing if you’re selecting early cultivars. But, for some reason, I always run into problems when trying to grow it to a decent size. I’m sure it has a lot to do with my climate – lingering winters and short rainy springs –…
Celeriac, or celery root, is the unsung hero of root vegetables thanks to its taste and versatility in the kitchen. It can also easily compete for the ugliest vegetable ever grown. Popular in Europe, this hardy plant dates back to the celery leaves growing wild in the Mediteranean. The hardest part about growing celeriac is…
I’ve heard that celery seeds are notoriously difficult to germinate, and sure enough, the very first time I tried, I failed. Not one sprouted celery seed in sight. The following year I changed my method, and I managed to get an impressive germination rate. But the work doesn’t stop there. Celery seedlings grow slowly and…
There are a lot of resources out there saying that leeks don’t freeze well, or that the best way to store them is in a fridge for 7 to 10 days. Leeks are a staple in my winter diet, and the thought of filling my fridge with buckets of leeks is ridiculous! The good news…
As gardeners, we’re always warned not to allow invasive plants to take hold of our gardens. This mostly goes for weeds, but there are certain beneficial herbs and plants that spread more than we’d like. Comfrey is definitely one of them. Despite it being invasive, people still grow comfrey. Well, there’s actually more to comfrey…
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is any easy herb to grow which is native to Europe and Central Asia. It has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand and North America where it is a common weed in crops and pastures. It has a number of common names, including common sorrel and garden sorrel, and as a member…