Turnips Collection (page 3)

Winter Vegetables
Mixed winter vegetables : Potatoes, turnips and parsnips. Date: 1980

Turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) close-up of mature fodder plant growing in field, Dorset, England, october

Garden vegetable plot with mixed vegetables, carrots, beetroot, turnip and beans, Cumbria, England, august

Vegetable basket, including carrots, courgettes, cabbages, turnips, parsnips and cauliflower

Companion planting. From right to left are French marigolds (Tagetes patula), turnip seedlings (Brassica rapa), and Lollo rossa lettuce

Companion planting, with french marigolds next to turnip seedlings, and Lollo rossa lettuce. Organic gardening
ROG-12708 Companion planting, with french marigolds next to turnip seedlings, and Lollo rossa lettuce Organic gardening Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Covent Garden Market Trader
A Covent Garden Market Trader unloads his wooden crates of fruit and vegetables

Hoeing Turnips 1930S
Autumn hoeing of young turnips on a Suffolk farm, using a horse-drawn plough

Turnip - studio shot
LA-4001 Turnip - studio shot Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Turnips & Carrots Sold
A woman sells turnips and carrots carried in panniers strapped to a donkey

Racial / France / Peasant
Labouring peasant returning from the fields with a basket of turnips

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"Unearthing the Fascinating History of Turnips: From Covent Garden Theatre to Medieval Health Handbooks" Step back in time to 1828, at the cautionary tale unfolded on the stage of Covent Garden Theatre. A human vegetable figure emerged, captivating audiences with its enigmatic presence. Traveling further south, we find ourselves in Messina, Italy. Here, a peculiar sight awaits us - a donkey dutifully carrying turnips. What could this humble creature be delivering? Perhaps sustenance for an Italian feast? Turning our attention to history's pages, we stumble upon Ulisse Aldrovandi's intricate plate depicting a turnip from centuries past. Published during his lifetime spanning from 1522 to 1605, this artwork showcases the beauty and significance of this root vegetable. In another historical account, Curius Dentatus stands firm against bribery attempts by Samnites. Even amidst temptation and corruption, Dentatus remains steadfast like a solid turnip rooted in the ground. Delving deeper into medieval times, we discover Tacuinum Sanitatis - a handbook promoting health and wellbeing. Among its pages lies valuable information about incorporating turnips into one's diet for optimal wellness. A colorful lithograph transports us to rustic countryside scenes where hardworking farmers cultivate fields adorned with vibrant turnip crops. These images evoke nostalgia for simpler times when nature provided sustenance directly from the earth. As wishes take flight within our imaginations, we envision horses galloping through lush meadows alongside bountiful harvests of golden-hued turnips - symbols of abundance and prosperity. The charm of Regency England unfolds before our eyes as tradesmen in Norfolk skillfully trade their wares - perhaps even exchanging prized turnips among other goods that sustain their community. And who can forget that mischievous little pig who rose early each morning? With gusto and determination, it sought out juicy turnips as its morning feast, reminding us of the simple joys found in nature's offerings.