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In praise of salsify and sunshine

After a month in which I was beginning to think that I might never get out into the garden again, let alone do any gardening, and that the only option was to build an ark, the sun is finally out. … Continue reading →

Spring at last

A very brief post with no recipes because I’ve been snowed under at work.  But so excited that things are starting to grow again.    Purple sprouting broccoli delicious – had some in a risotto last night, and the rhubarb … Continue reading →

Brussel Sprout soup

I was possibly over enthusiastic when I planted out 12 brussel sprout plants last year.   I love sprouts, but each stalk has a surprisingly large number of sprouts on it, so I’ve still got a lot left.  I have … Continue reading →

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Salsify and sunshine

After a month in which I was beginning to think that I might never get out into the garden again, let alone do any gardening, and that the only option was to build an ark, the sun is finally out...   read moreSee More
May 13, 2012
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The Greedy Gardener commented on elaine rickett's blog post The Garden Larder
"You might not have great brussel sprouts this year but your cabbages look fantastic - love the photos of them in the frost!"
Jan 26, 2012
elaine rickett commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Brussel Sprout Soup
"My brussels were pathetic this year - no bigger than marbles and very strong and rather nasty tasting - not sure even your delicious recipe can turn them into something edible."
Jan 26, 2012
Colin Robinson commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Brussel Sprout Soup
"mmmm, that's sounds good....and looks good as well. Most of the stuff left in my garden is looking a bit sad and slug-nibbled now and a lot of it ends up in soup. Don't know about you but our nearest small town has three traditional…"
Jan 21, 2012
Debbie commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Brussel Sprout Soup
"mmmm?"
Jan 21, 2012
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Brussel Sprout Soup

It might not sound great, but this was a surprisingly tasty way to use up some rather overgrown, slug molested sprouts left in my garden.Brussel Sprout SoupSee More
Jan 21, 2012
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My first harvest of 2012!

Jan 8, 2012
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Squash, leek and marscapone risotto

Nov 10, 2011
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Pickling spices, cucumbers and nostalgia

As a small child I spent many weekends staying with my grandmother and some of my earliest memories are helping her to bottle fruit and vegetables at the end of the summer, ready for the winter.   Read moreSee More
Oct 10, 2011
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Indian summer, Italian food

Oct 4, 2011
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Flighty commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Pickled cucumber salad
"That's a good way to grow more in a small space!"
Aug 31, 2011
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Pickled cucumber salad

 With unlimited appetite but only limited space I’ve been experimenting with growing some crops vertically.   Read moreSee More
Aug 30, 2011
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Flighty commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Things to do with a hill of beans
"You're welcome! I think these were Kings Seeds which I bought at my local horticultural society. Previous years I've bought them from Moreveg.co.uk. They are listed by most vegetable seed suppliers."
Aug 17, 2011
The Greedy Gardener commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Things to do with a hill of beans
"Thanks for pointing that out.   Fixed now.  Your broad beans look delicious.   Where do you get the Witkiem Manita seeds?"
Aug 17, 2011
Flighty commented on The Greedy Gardener's blog post Things to do with a hill of beans
"You didn't include the link!  Things to do with a hill of beans | The Greedy Gardener My broad beans were brilliant this year for a change - Broad bean success - UK Veg Gardeners  "
Aug 17, 2011

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Salsify and sunshine

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After a month in which I was beginning to think that I might never get out into the garden again, let alone do any gardening, and that the only option was to build an ark, the sun is finally out...   …

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Brussel Sprout Soup

Posted on January 21, 2012 at 20:38 3 Comments

It might not sound great, but this was a surprisingly tasty way to use up some rather overgrown, slug molested sprouts left in my garden.

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My first harvest of 2012!

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Squash, leek and marscapone risotto

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