Cardoons can be found in markets from midwinter to early spring. Look for stalks that are firm and have a silvery grey-green colour. To prepare, remove the tough outer ribs, cut the inner ribs ...

If you have a little extra space and you're looking for a new addition to your vegetable garden, you have to go with cardoon plants. A cousin of artichokes, cardoons offer a more robust midrib than ...

Plants aren’t just for looking at! Here the PLANTS Project East team picks some of their favourite tasty choices found at ...

Garlic is a vegetable part of the onion family, alongside shallots, leeks, and chives. However, because it’s primarily used as a spice, garlic can sometimes be hard to classify. Many cultures ...

On the island of Sant’Erasmo, a pioneering co-operative founded by local chefs has established a kitchen garden, providing the city’s restaurants with fresh, sustainable produce ...

Look for crisp vegetables with brightly coloured leaves. Go for firm skins and unblemished flesh (but remember, organic produce often doesn't look pristine). Avoid vegetables with brown patches ...

Vegetables are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients and are tied to a host of health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. But accord ...

Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every plant is going to take a certain level of care, some are ...

Fruits and vegetables form an important part of our diet. Distinction between the two food groups is different in botanical terms. Know which vegetables are not vegetables but are fruits. In everyday ...