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Baked beans are currently transported across the world to reach colder climates, such as the UK. New research is hopeful that beans can be grown in more temperate climates, such as the UK.
 

The Soil Association is working with groups in Wales to encourage people to grow different fruits and vegetables. Read more about the benefits to the planet and yourself of growing your own veggies.

 

Poinsettias are plants native to Central America and in particular an area of southern Mexico known as Taxco del Arcon. 

The Aztec used to use them to make dye for clothes and their sap for treating fevers.

In 1825, the US Ambassador to Mexico saw the plants and became interested in them. He sent some back to Carolina, USA, and began growing them and sending them to friends.  His name Joel Roberst Poinsett!

But why are poinsettias and Christmas linked together?
 
We all know capsicums as the vegetable that can be eaten fresh or cooked; or used to add flavour to a huge range of dishes, from Asian stir fries to Mediterranean dishes and Mexican chilli beans.
 
Is it worthwhile growing your own?