Non-gardeners often assume that winter is a quiet time, but for the avid veg grower there is plenty to do. That said, winter isn’t as busy as the rest of the year, because there is less need to weed, sow and water. I use this time to dream about the next year and enjoy researching new cultivars to grow on the plot for different flavours and less hassle.
Recently, I discovered an unexpected winter crop – a funny-looking brown fungus growing on the dead stems of an old) and really does look as the name suggests, but don’t let the appearance put you off! They’re used a lot in Asian meals, and can be foraged, cleaned, chopped then cooked.
