The Egremont Russet is a mid-season variety of apple that produces beautiful russet-skinned medium-sized apples with a delicious nutty flavour. Introduced in the Victorian era this apple has a good balance between sweetness & sharpness giving it its classic English status. It has a moist rather than juicy texture & this paired with the delicate flavour makes it reminiscent of a firm pear. This also makes it a very versatile fruit working well in salads as well as being a popular partner to cheese. A great variety of apple for your garden. ...
This frilly leaved variety has a sweet flavour & crisp texture. The dense ‘heads’ are packed with leaves so a few can be picked as required without harvesting the whole plant. Can Can is mildew-tolerant & has resistance to disease making it ideal for gardeners who avoid chemicals. ...
This cultivated form of the delightful wildflower produces bold flowers all round the stem in an attractive range of colours all with speckled throats. Foxgloves do well in dappled shade or full sun. ...
Capable of growing to more than 7lb when pampered it produces bulbs weighing 1lb with the minimum care. Bred by Unwins this very large strain has a mild flavour & is wonderful fried or used in salads & sandwiches. ...
This highly ornamental herb does not look out of place in the flower border. The ferny foliage provides interest & movement as well as being very useful in the kitchen. The mild aniseed flavour of fennel is very useful in many kinds of fish dishes. ...
Use chives in salads scrambled eggs mashed potato cheese on toast or just about anywhere you want a hint of onion & that wonderful emerald green colour. ...
Less susceptible to damaging attack by carrot fly than other varieties the Nantes type roots of this variety are so sweet & tasty especially when pulled young. ...
If you have never grown Swiss Chard have a go because it’s so tasty. If you have you are sure to appreciate the spinach-like leaves & the ‘chards’ (stems) lightly boiled or steamed. ...
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Unwins Extra Curled Cress Seeds
Ideal for those delicious egg and cress sandwiches and equally good in salads and sauces. Unbeatable as a garnish too with its strong tangy and peppery flavour.
Ideal for those delicious egg & cress sandwiches & equally good in salads & sauces. Unbeatable as a garnish too with its strong tangy & peppery flavour.
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Seeds - A small embryonic plant within a casing. Used to grow plants
strong - A descriptive word for an item that has physical strength
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