Organic Growing Guides

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the lemons are still on the tree ready to be picked

Citrus Fruit

Citrus plants are always a popular choice in home gardens. Most home gardens have room for one or two citrus trees. Dwarf cultivars are available that can even be grown in large pots.

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Globe Artichokes

Purlple Globe Artichokes in the garden - aren't they gorgeous? see our fact sheet for info on how to grow...

a plant with white flowers and green leaves

Broad Beans (Fava Beans)

Broad Beans (Fava Beans) Vicia faba major broad bean pic aquadulceIt always amazes me how many people claim they don’t like Broad Beans – I always think this is a shame; they must have been introduced to those massive, tough things you find in the shops, not tasty, tender home grown beans. Broad Beans will take some months from now until the beans reach maturity (my mum always said it doesn’t matter when they start to flower; you will only get beans begin to set in September).

the fruit is growing on the tree outside

Passionfruit

I am thrilled that our passionfruit vine is now dropping gorgeous, purple fruit. They sat on the vine all winter, green and dormant – but I am glad to say with the onset of spring, things have changed. I love passionfruit, and think they are an easy to grow plant that everyone should have. I mean – who doesn’t enjoy passionfruit? They are expensive to buy in the shops, can be preserved, and can turn simple desserts into a gourmet experience.

asparagus and other vegetables are being held by someone's gloved hand

Asparagus

Growing Asparagus. Being a perennial plant, asparagus is a very rewarding addition to your vegetable garden. Asparagus plants are dormant over winter, which is when the mature crowns can be divided and replanted. Asparagus can also be grown from seed (sown in spring) and is available as seedlings most of the year.