Planting, Growing, Storing and Eating Vegetables

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Grow your own vegetables to save money, eat well and reduce your carbon footprint. We tell you how to plant, grow, harvest, store and cook them. Whatever your level of expertise and whatever your interest, we hope Vegetable Expert will become your one-stop resource for the information you need - when you need it

April's Most Popular Articles...

Refrigeration Tips: Keeping Vegetables Fresh: If you're like most people, you unpack your groceries and plunk your vegetables into the refrigerator without a second thought. Did… [66 views in Apr]
Growing Carrots and Potatoes: Kids love harvesting carrots and potatoes - it's like digging up buried treasure - and the sweet taste of fresh carrots makes them want to eat their… [32 views in Apr]
Pickling Onions and Shallots: Pickling is a great way to preserve your homegrown crop of baby onions or shallots. It’s easier than it sounds, so don’t hesitate – get stuck in using our… [30 views in Apr]
Types of Potato and How to Cook Them: Planning your potato patch for the next year – or wondering what to do with the glut of Cara that you’ve harvested? Here’s our guide to potato… [22 views in Apr]
Growing Cucumbers: Cool, crisp cucumbers are perfect in summer salads or on their own with sour cream and fresh dill, and if you can grow this classic British vegetable in your own… [12 views in Apr]
Planting Peas: Sweet fresh peas straight from the garden have a taste even children will love! They're a great crop for the home garden. They're easy to grow, they're not fussy about soil… [12 views in Apr]