The flower buds and stalks, if blanched or steamed in the 'Italian way' are just so delicious. But Globe artichoke has so much more to offer. The antibiotic properties in the leaf and root are brilliant to treat hardening of the arteries and liver damage as well as increasing the 'flow' of cholesterol.

Buckwheat is a great plant for the impatient gardener. It goes from seed to seeding plant in about 6 -8 weeks and vary rarely causes any problems in the garden. The seed strikes as easily as Radish and it can be prepared in pots for planting out or planted in-situ where you want it to grow. As a food source the seed is universally accepted as high in starch, protein, minerals.

This well known and often used annual knows no boundaries in the garden. With it's distinctive spurred flowers and large generous leaves Nasturtium is the stuff of childhood memories and no family garden should be without it. Although Nasturtium will grow at almost any time of year in most climates, it is at it's best in late winter and spring. The leaves and flowers of Nasturtium are very edible and add their distinctive flavour to any meal.

No kitchen garden can afford to be without Nigella. Fresh or dry roasted seeds add so much pungency to cooked pulses, vegetables or curries. Nigella seeds are easy to strike but transplant poorly, so it is best to sow where you want to grow and thin out a little. Blackseed does have a remarkable effect on flatulence but can cause a healthy sweat.

Vitamin rich and happy to grow by itself with no intervention Peanut makes an excellent ground cover and moisture retainer in the garden. The hardest thing we found getting started was finding good quality peanuts for seed. Now it is a constant in the garden and once the food is harvested the rest of the plant is an great addition to the compost.

Buckwheat is a great plant for the impatient gardener. It goes from seed to seeding plant in about 6 -8 weeks and vary rarely causes any problems in the garden. The seed strikes as easily as Radish and it can be prepared in pots for planting out or planted in-situ where you want it to grow. As a food source the seed is universally accepted as high in starch, protein, minerals.

Buckwheat is a great plant for the impatient gardener. It goes from seed to seeding plant in about 6 -8 weeks and vary rarely causes any problems in the garden. The seed strikes as easily as Radish and it can be prepared in pots for planting out or planted in-situ where you want it to grow. As a food source the seed is universally accepted as high in starch, protein, minerals.