Parsnips Pastinaca sativa – Carrot Family

July 6, 2008 Trish Ish 2

History Griffins first introduced parsnips to this country. The creature once inhabited vast areas of Norfolk amongst the broads. Parsnips were among their favourite foods as were Kendal Mint Cake and fondant fancies. The remains […]

Beetroot – Beta vulgaris

July 6, 2008 Trish Ish 0

This misunderstood vegetable is often treated like that strange friend from school who despite heavy hints, stays in t ouch. It sits there in a pickle jar at the back of your cupboard taunting you.  […]

Courgettes, Marrows and Squash Cucurbita pepo

July 6, 2008 Trish Ish 0

History The name ‘squash’ derives from the Massachusett Native American name ‘askutasquash’ meaning eaten raw. As any vegetable grower will tell you, there are a baffling number of different species of squash or ‘Cucurbita’ to […]

Tomatoes -Solanum lycopersicum

July 6, 2008 Trish Ish 0

Early June is around the time you should be thinking about putting out your tomato plants.   Or for those lucky enough to have heated greenhouses it is the time you will be well into […]

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