Globe Artichoke

Season 1 Episode 10- Globe Artichoke In todays episode:- Elderflower Tea- Does birdsong stimulate plant growth?And we talk with the wonderful Leah Evans about her first book 'Hands in the Dirt' - there's a competition to win a copy. Garden Happenings this week-succession planting-catmint mosquito repellant-cabbage white butterflies-tomato careVegetable of the week - Globe ArtichokeGlossary - Floiar FeedingWe draw the winners of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa book and the winner of the potato giveaway from Mege Mitre 10 WanakaRecipe for Pickled Radishes4 bunches red radishes1 cup white vinegar1 cup water2½ tablespoons cane sugar1 tablespoons sea salt½ teaspoon mixed peppercorns½ teaspoon mustard seedsThinly slice the radishes (or halve them, if you prefer), and divide between about 4 jars. The amount of radishes and brine used may vary based on the size and shape of your jars and how you slice your radishes.Heat the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute. Pour the brine over the radishes, then stir in the peppercorns and mustard seeds. Let cool and chill until ready to use. Pickled radish slices will be ready to eat in about 1 hour, radish halves are best when pickled overnight.Store in the fridgeArtichoke Pizza from Nadia Lim - no link on the internet but you'll find the recipe in Nadia's book Fresh Start and it's deliciousSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz