There's an interesting piece in the Guardian today about how London's royal parks are considering setting up model allotments to show people how they can grow their own fruit and veg.
Of course my mentioning of the article has nothing to do with the fact that I wrote a sidebar for it on the decorative value of veg.
Talking of the decorative value of veg, I have some self seeded Leeks in my vegetable patch that have themselves gone to seed.
If anyone wanted to plant some leeks in their borders it would be a great way to provide something for the table and then let the rest go to seed for next year but the best bit is the flower head which are better than some ornamental Alliums I have bought in the past.
Posted by: Philip Voice | July 04, 2008 at 01:44 PM
great, communities should do more to encourage sustainable living - composting, gardening, energy alternatives, etc. this is a commendable effort
http://www.gatheringhome.com/
Posted by: patty | July 13, 2008 at 01:11 PM
I think there's already a quite big thing at the Dig for Victory plots in St James park. Down by the lake.
Posted by: emma tq | July 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM