While it is rare today to find podded peas at the greengrocer or supermarket, they are a perfect winter and spring crop to grow in the garden. Freshly picked peas are a delight, even to the fussiest of children.

Nothing compares to the scent of an orange grove in full bloom and when the trees flower, they hum with bees. Oranges are bundles of vitamin C that can be enjoyed as fresh fruit or juice.

You may have encountered sorrel as a garden weed. It produces bright-green, shield-shaped leaves on square stems. These lemony-flavoured leaves are one of the traditional plants harvested as spring greens. They are used in soups but also eaten as salad greens and in omelettes and sauces.

Broccoli is one of the stars of the brassica family. It has a delicate flavour that adds to just about every meal. It is rich in vitamins A and E, folate, calcium and iron and contains more vitamin C than oranges.

Pine nuts are the small, buttery seeds of pine trees, Archaeological evidence shows they were eaten nearly 10,000 years ago prized for their high energy content and easy portability.

This gluten-free twist on the original minestrone soup is sure to have you going back for a second serve. The tasty gnocchi gives the soup its heartiness, turning it into the perfect comfort food

Whether you have a specific health concern or are just feeling run down and in need of a serious energy boost, natural medicine could have the solution for you.

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