This circle of life thing is really cool… Following on from the How to Grow Broccoli post (which looked at the life-cycle of the broccoli plant, resulting produce, and return to the soil), this one is all about how to get the seeds from the mature plant, including how to dry and store those seeds for next … Continue reading »
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Broccoli Flowers for Bees
A great surprise late Winter’s day, for a bee had come my way He settled on a dark green leaf, then turned his head towards the treat These crisp and dainty yellow flowers A flower tower Broccoli power! A happy bee and me And on a different day, more came my way… And still for … Continue reading »
How to Grow Broccoli
I found it hard to grow broccoli last year (2010). Most of the seedlings failed to take and what did manage to grow was continually attacked by garden pests. This year could not be more different, because since putting those healthy seedlings into the ground, they have really taken off – so let’s see how … Continue reading »
