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platter of sandwiches. We both agreed that we felt a craving for greenery at this time of year.It might be too cold to grow your own salad leaves in the garden right now, but I'm tucking into lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves and a whole lot more

I'm relatively new to growing veg (this is my second year). This year I decided to sow all my beetroot, chard, spinach and fennel successionally so I didn't end up with a glut. However the problem is that I didn't get the chance to make all my

fertiliser etc ?? I am growing tomatoes, chillies, peppers, courgettes, onions, dwarf beans, lettuce, carrots, parsnips, spinach, physalis, strawberries ...... this year ??? What should I use on what ?? What is really essential ?? To ease your confusion

as bringing different textures.   I also grow radicchio but this year I'm branching out and growing various salad mixes.  I use rocket on its own occasionally but more often as a highlight.  Beetroot leaves are good and pea shoots too.   Baby spinach leaves

my patch is 12ft x 18 ft n/ s facing well sheltered on the chester wales border i would like some ideas on a year plan to maximise use of this space the only thing i will not grow is beetroot (hate the stuff) anything else will give it a go many

to scaffolding boards - way to go!  Hi GeeWiz and Co. I have started quite a large veggie plot this year for the first time ever and I am growing potatoes, onions, broad beans, carrots, leeks, spinach, cabbages and runner beans. I've had some help from my Dad

of salad leaves possible; lettuce, spinach, pak choi, mizuna, beetroot, watercress, parsley and chives, as well as tomatoes, beans, courgettes and new potatoes. Although I've tried growing them, I haven't had much success with either sweet potatoes or soya

Every year I decide to try to grow at least one new vegetable, and I have to say I've been disappointed with my recent efforts: Celtuce - bitter green leaves with no point or interest to them. Asparagus peas - didn't thrive, stayed tiny and produced

Hi, I've read the other newbie posts about their new veggies/raised beds. I had started my lettuce/radish/carrots/spinach from seed on window sills. Following the advice on this site, I pricked them out and kept in doors. Yesterday I built a 1meter

in exactly the same way as spinach - almost any recipe containing spinach could contain nettles as an alternative. For a simple side dish, they're best steamed for around five minutes.Spring greensAs well as being delicious, nettle tea is reputed to help