I should have written this weeks ago.  In this part of the world the garlic is traditionally planted on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day depending on who’s tradition you listen to.  However with the weather being a tad unsettled there’s been a delay. Today though, no excuses the garlic went in at last.  Alright [...]

Planting, Sowing, Harvesting & Other Things To Do in the Vegetable Patch. Sowing in January Beans (broad / climbing / french) Beetroot Carrots (under plastic) Cucumber (in cold frame) Peas & Mangetout Radish Planting in January Lettuce Onions Spinach Harvesting in January Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery (individual stalks) Chilli’s Jerusalem Artichoke Leeks Lettuce [...]

I’m compiling some info on growing different veggies in Spain as its useful for me to remember what I should be doing each year, and maybe will help some of you too. I wasn’t sure how well brussels sprouts would do in our corner of southern Catalunya.  Mostly I was concerned as sprouts aren’t really [...]

[ad#banner] It’s bizarre the things you can suddenly miss when living in another country.  After three years of expat life I suddenly had an urge to consume horseradish sauce.  This is odd because I only really ate the stuff during my previous life if I bought a posh beef sandwich somewhere.  Suddenly though, without the [...]

Planting, Sowing, Harvesting & Other Things To Do in the Vegetable Patch. Sowing in December Beans – French & Broad Garlic Peas & Mangetout Radish Planting in December Cabbage Cauliflower Fruit trees Lettuce Onions Spinach Harvesting in December Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery (individual stalks) Chilli’s Leeks Lettuce Jerusalem Artichoke Horseradish Parsley Peppers Spring Onions [...]