Property News · July 31, 2016

Gardens: eats shoots and leaves – and tips


When cutting back your vines, pumpkin and broad bean plants, make the most of the delicious foliageAt the height of summer the single biggest job on my plot is no longer gently coaxing baby veg plants to grow but actively hacking some of the most vigorous ones back. While most Brits would simply relegate these cuttings to the compost heap, in other countries these offcuts are considered delicacies, just as good as (if not better than) eating the fruit itself. This summer you could get two crops for one and help save food waste – and be introduced to flavours you’ve never known before. Here’s my guide to three of the best… Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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