At the July Gloucester Master Gardener meeting, members were treated to an interesting continuing education program presented by Master Gardener Bob Beyea. Bob’s specialty is growing vegetables, and many of you likely have heard him speak at Second Saturday (now Third Saturday) programs throughout the year at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs.
Bob’s presentation to the Master Gardeners was a little different; he spoke about growing vegetables different from our usual home crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, beans, and fast-growing giant zucchinis. He referred to a fascinating book called “Grow Something Different to Eat” by Matthew Biggs, lecturer, writer, and BBC radio and television presenter who trained at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew.
The book makes for fascinating reading and includes color illustrations of an array of vegetables, fruits, greens, grains, herbs, and other edible crops, as well as tips and techniques for growing each plant.
If you are strictly a native plant enthusiast, th...