Despite being a source of insults - swede basher, cabbage head, couch potato - the Kitchen garden is as full of life, excitement and anecdote as the flower garden.
Meanwhile many famous historical fi.
Vegetables have shaped the world we know - while the American population thrived on \'king corn\' (maize) and green beans, Europeans were hot-housed on a diet of potatoes.
They have played a part in protest movements and been used to wage and win wars.
Vegetables have relieved, and caused, famines.
Despite being a source of insults - swede basher, cabbage head, couch potato - the Kitchen garden is as full of life, excitement and anecdote as the flower garden