Over The Rainbow

Posted on 9th April 2010 in Vegetables

This growing season I’m growing a bunch of things specifically because I’ve never seen them to buy in the shops, or because I have no idea how they look as a plant.

I read a lot of gardening forums (nerd, I know) and many people talk about Rainbow Chard (or Swiss Chard).  About how beautiful it is in the garden and how tasty it is in the kitchen.  I had no idea what it was, but after a little research I realised it was the pretty sister of Silverbeet.  I know Silverbeet, I thought, I ate it as a kid, it’s good with butter and pepper.  How much cooler would it be to have one that’s a kaleidoscope of different colours?
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How Did The Obsession Start?

Posted on 9th April 2010 in Crazy Car Man, Musings

I was thinking about this today whilst working away in my garden.  It’s only been in the last 2 years that the obsession has really reared it’s ever present, undeniable head.

The desire to grow things has been there intermittently for many years – in fact, I think my utter dislike of cut flowers stems directly from this obsession with growing.  When you think about it, who wants a gift of a cut flower?  Here you go, have some death.  Let me carry some death down the aisle as I’m getting married.  You’re in the hospital recovering from major surgery, let’s fill your room with death.  Surely the only time cut flowers are appropriate is at a funeral?
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