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Organic in the Garden – The Benefits of Growing Peas in the Organic Home Garden
Peas are a one of the most popular vegetables grown in the organic home vegetable garden. The are prolific self-pollinating plants providing bumper crops in cooler climates. Botanically recognised as Pisum sativum, Peas have many uses not only in the Kitchen but also in the garden…
July 10, 2010
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Organic In The Garden – 5 Tips And Many Benefits Of Growing Silverbeet In The Home Garden
A very nutritious vegetable, Organic Silverbeet is high in many nutrients including Iron and Chlorophyll. In the kitchen it has many uses ranging from a boiled or steamed green vegetable to a rich flavouring in Soups, Stews, Casseroles and my favourite in a rich Bolognaise sauce. The young leaves of Silverbeet can be used in salads though I find it rather bitter when raw…
July 4, 2010
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Organic in the Garden – 5 Steps to growing Pumpkin in your home garden
Pumpkins are a popular vegetable grown in many home gardens around the world. There are many species, all of which propagate easily from seed and can be used in a variety of ways in the home kitchen…
July 3, 2010
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Organic in the Garden – 5 Steps to Growing Tomatoes Successfully
Tomatoes are one of the most common plants grown in the home garden. There are many varieties available suitable for a wide range of uses in the organic kitchen…
July 1, 2010
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Organic in the Garden – How to Grow Broccoli
Broccoli is a very nutritious vegetable and ideal for growing in the home garden. It needs plenty of nutrients towards the middle of its growing cycle. Organic mulches and fertilising practices will help prevent nutrient drain and will assist with maintaining moisture. Broccoli is a member of the Brassicaceae family. Broccoli belongs to the same family as cabbage, Brussels sprouts and turnip…
June 13, 2010
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Organic in the Garden – How to Grow Cabbage
Cabbage is an easy vegetable to grow but it can rob a poor soil of nutrients. Good organic mulching, composting and fertilising practices will help prevent this. Cabbage is a member of the Brassicaceae family. ‘Brassica’, is the same as other species of the same family. The botanical name for cabbage is Brassica oleracea…
June 13, 2010
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