#vegetablegardens

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Barney, Maginel Wright, 1877-1966. War gardens victorious. Washington, D.C. : National War Garden Commission, 1919

Poster WWI WGC .W37 E1

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Proof of concept. People love preserving their garden this way and you can too! Pickling, canning, jamming, jarring is all good fun for eating, but what do we do with these significant memories? We can't simply overwinter like our Garlic...and they're certainly not dependable enough to be considered perennial. Memories fade, they can be lost, or just naturally dissolved over time. Preserve at peak freshness. Reserve a limited spot and celebrate your garden with a completed oil on canvas by Robbie Stroud(that's me). The garden series is a proven concept. Message [email protected] with your garden goodies and we'll "produce" something you'll cherish for a lifetime. #vegetablegardening #vegetablesoup #vegetablepatch #vegetablelover #vegetablegardens #vegetableseeds #growingvegetables #vegetableart #vegetablemarket #vegetablefarming #gardeninglife #gardeningtips #gardeningideas #gardenerslife #gardenerslife #gardensofinstagram #gardenlover #nanaimo #nanaimoBC #explorenanaimo #nanaimobusiness #tofino #yourtofino #vancouverisland #vancouverislandBC #britishcolumbia #lacinatokale #dinosaurkale #kaleleaves (at Nanaimo, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX2KQJgJ9-N/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Did you cooked and raw cabbage have different nutrition/effects? Also, when you grow it, you get the pleasure of the leaves while waiting on the head to form. And finally, cabbage flower is pretty tasty too. Photo By byrev | Pixabay #cabbagerecipe #vegetablegardens #nature_up_close #farmingphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlJIa9gT8V/?igshid=1vgtsvr225kce

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Vegetable Gardens and the Moulin de Blute-Fin on Montmartre, Paris, February-March 1887. Oil on canvas, 44.8 x 81 cm. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. #vangogh #vincentvangogh #vegetablegardens #oiloncanvas #parkstoneinternational #art https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8ryZXhJFo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bugi73ox5j4k

[eatmovesmile]

What growing: Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts are making a come back in the vegetable stakes, often cited as the vegetable many people say they dislike, new varieties are encouraging us to give them another try. Farmers are experimenting with their crops and creating sweeter and smaller varieties, even a purple Brussel sprout! 

A friend, who is a great gardener, gave me a tip about how to grow Brussel sprouts, she suggested trimming the lower and outer leaves to allow the plant to concentrate growth in the stem as this is were the sprouts form, see picture above (my very leafy plant below, now trimmed of lower leaves!).

Would you like to read more about growing sprouts from Aussie farmers? Go to landline or click here.

Brussel sprouts are high in fibre, vitamins and minerals and are low in kilojoules, so a nutritious addition to any meal. The trick is not to overcook them as this increases the natural bitterness of the vegetable. Try experimenting with cooking methods, even roasting is great!

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What’s growing: leafy greens!

Winter is the time to grown some of our favourite green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, silverbeet and kale. This year I planted a small crop of some of these vegetables and some of them we have been harvesting for a while (silverbeet and spinach) while others are just starting or about ready to pick (mini cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower). I am also attempting to grow Brussel sprouts (stay tuned for some tips I’ve found). The beauty of growing your own vegetables is that they are easy to add to a meal, just wander down to the veggie garden and pick them! This is particularly so for silverbeet and spinach as it just keeps growing.

Leafy greens are a great source of many vitamins and minerals, dietary fibre and antioxidants, so an important part of your winter eating plan.

I recently picked my last butter lettuce (shaded from frosts under the silverbeet leaves) which was a delightful addition to my lunchtime sandwich! Why don’t you give it a go? Pick up a small punnet of seedlings at your local gardening store, or try starting with seeds. Great fun and gets you out in the winter sunshine!

Make sure you check out this week’s recipe for some salad inspiration.

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This is our fellow blogger, Mother-of-Plants’, supremely successful vegetable garden!! Look at all the delicious veggies she’s got coming in! Thanks for sharing with us! :D