The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, episode 1
The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, starring Ruth Mott and Harry Dodson, was broadcast in 1993.
Christmas
Advent Botany: Caraway
Caraway (also known as Persian cumin) has some interesting mythology around it. It was thought that it prevented theft, and that attempting to steal objects containing caraway seeds would lead to the thief being trapped in the house.
Decorating for Christmas with plants
It seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but if you’re thinking of decorating for Christmas with plants then it’s the perfect time for planning.
Night of the Radishes
The humble radish plays an important role in the Christmas festivities in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The garden on the shortest day
I have been out in the garden a bit more over the last week.
Tendrils: 151218
Seeds from the famous apple tree that inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity were sent into space on the Orbital 4 supply rocket.