VEGGIESTROLOGY CARDS

£2.50 each (including postage)

DIRECT MAILING. I am happy to post any Veggiestrology cards you order direct to the recipient. All you have to do is order your card, and pay for the postage by clicking on the purple stamp below.

You just then send me the details of the recipient’s name and address plus your personal message using the CONTACT PAGE.

I will write out Your Personal Message in my best hand script and post it off to the recipient.

 DIG UP YOUR INNER VEGETABLE.

The cards are printed with a picture of the Vegetable on the outside and a brief history of Veggiestrology* on the back.The inside of the card has a personality description of the Vegetable type.

UNFORTUNATELY I will be away from December 5th to February 10th. So I will not be able to post out any orders during this time. Sorry.

Like all Shippo cards Veggiestrology cards are printed on high quality recycled card and come with recycled envelope wrapped in biodegradable cellophane.

FIND YOUR VEGETABLE!

January 1st – January 28th                           SWEDE

January 29th – February 25th                    PARSNIP  

February 26th – March 24th                        BROCOLLI

March 25th – April 21st                                 BROAD BEAN

April 22th – May 19th                                     PEA 

May 20th – June 16th                                      ARTICHOKE  

June 17th -July 14th                                         LETTUCE     

July 15th – August 11th                                  TOMATO

August 12th – September 8th                       CHILLI

September 9th – October 6th                     CARROT 

October 7 th – November 3rd                     POTATO

November 4th – December 1st                  LEEK

December 2nd – December 31st                CAULIFLOWER

The 13 Classic Vegetable Types

 
swede

The Swede.

January 1 – January 28

Swedes appear to be solid confident and down to earth; they are intensely practical and often excel at bookshelves. Their coolness and unflappability in times of crisis makes them perfect companions during kidnap or hostage situations. Given sufficient encouragement Swedes are capable of great passion. The downside of this is a tendency towards sentimentality and mush.

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parsnip

The Parsnip.

January 29 – February 25

The Parsnip is the marathon runner of Veggiestrology. They’re there for the long distance. Young parsnips have a reputation for immaturity and superficiality but they’re worth waiting for. The grown up parsnip is often extremely responsible and good with children. They may not be the chattiest of vegetables but there’s always a lot more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye.
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broccoli

The Broccoli.

February 26 – March 24

Broccolis have a tendency towards insecurity and restlessness. They don’t put down strong roots and are never quite sure of their place in society. Broccolis take a lot of trouble with their appearance and they certainly know how to turn heads but it’s all a bit of an act. Deep down inside Broccolis are worriers. Young broccolis have a tendency towards mild substance abuse or religion however this phase is short lived. When broccolis finally settle down they make for rewarding and entertaining companions. Broccolis get on well with potatoes and peas but they find tomatoes unsettling.
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broad bean

The Broad Bean.

March 25 – April 21

Broad Beans are innovators and adventurers. They are not respecters of tradition or habit but on the other hand they are not rash or foolhardy. Ask a Broad Bean to do something and his answer will not be Why? but Why Not! Although they can work quite well on their own, a broad bean is more comfortable as part of a team. Broad beans are goal focused and work extremely hard, often during unsocial hours. For this reason most of their relationships seem to be with other Broad Beans. They are too busy inside their own heads to have serious relationships with other vegetables.
 
pea

The Pea.

April 22 – May 19

Peas. Although the smallest of vegetable-types they have a huge impact wherever they go. Everyone seems to love Peas – especially other Peas. Peas love crowds and parties and have a pathological fear of being on their own. As far as relationships go, a pea can appear quite fickle or even sluttish but they really can’t help it. It’s their nature. A lone pea is a miserable sight

 
artichoke

The Artichoke.

May 20 – June 16

Artichokes are officers not foot-soldiers. They give orders easily and take them badly. They are creative and innovative thinkers and thrive when put into positions of authority. Artichokes enjoy the finer things in life and have a tendancy towards extravagance. Although capable of fantastic flamboyance in their appearance, they are nonetheless quite insecure and demand praise and reassurance from those around them. They are generous friends and have a reputation as tireless and considerate lovers. Artichokes are generally easy going but if roused to anger they can be quite intimidating. Artichokes get on really well with Broad Beans and Potatoes. They clash with Swedes.

The Lettuce.

June 17 – July 14

Lettuces are delightful but inconsistent. They like to live in the moment, even if that moment is a very short one. On the positive side this means that lettuces are very good at adapting to changing circumstances. Unfortunately it also means they find it very difficult to make decisions. Lettuces often have commitment issues so find it difficult to sustain long-term relationships. They are often attracted to tomatoes but generally speaking having a relationship with a lettuce is a bit of a roller coaster. Luckily the ups are so interesting they make the downs almost bearable.Lettuces are generous but they are notoriously bad with money. If they have it – they just have to spend it. A lettuce with a credit card is an invitation to bankruptcy.

Tomatoes.

July 15th – August 11th

Tomatoes are show offs. They like to be the centre of attention, the star of the show. They will go to any lengths to make their presence felt and for this reason are often highly imaginative and creative. Turner and Picasso were both tomatoes. although technically a fruit, Tomatoes get on well with most other vegetables, except for Swedes who find the Tomatoes’ brashness and exuberance too much to takee. In relationships are passionate and opiniated; they are quick to judge and slow to forgive. It is almost impossible to get a tomato to change its mind.

Chilli Peppers.

August 12th- September 8th

Chilli peppers have high standards and are uncompromising idealists. They often prefer the theory of life and love, to the practice, which they can find unbearably disappointing. Chillies are natural democrats and are outraged by examples of inequality or unfairness. Chillies often become politiicans or trade unionists. Like the Tomato, Chillies are loyal and passionate in their relationships. They are generous to those they love but have little time for those who din’t share their larger than life opinions.

Carrots.

September 9th – October 6th

Carrots are the most introspective of all vegetable types. They are patient and thoughtful and take a long time to make up their minds. They can sometimes appear distant or aloof but this is just the Carrot’s natural reluctance to stand up and be counted. Carrots tend to be conventional in their relationships and are not necessarily the most exciting of companions, but they are extremely faithful and reliable.

The Potato.

October 7th – November 3rd

There are two kinds of Potatoes – the English and the French. The English Potato is solid and predictable and doesn’t enjoy surprises, whereas the French or ‘salad Potato’ is light and quick thinking and relishes a challenge. The English potato has a reputation for extreme secrecy, which makes them excellent spies but frustrating friends. The French Potato is fascinated by all aspects of relationships; French potatoes are never happier than when surrounded by a carafe of wine and a group of sympathetic vegetables. When it comes to choosing lovers, the French potato is often attracted to Artichokes whose flamboyance and joie de vivre seems to complement them perfectly. The English potato is much happier with carrots.

Leeks.

November 4 – December 1st

Probably the most athletic and hard-working of vegetables. Leeks relish a challenge. They love walking and climbing. They also enjoy playing or watching all kinds of sport, except golf. Leeks are fond of Potatoes but don’t get on with Chillies or Tomatoes. Leeks are not particularly imaginative but they are invariably optimistic and outgoing. A night out with a Leek is a night to remember!

The Cauliflower.

December 2nd – December 31st.

One of the most interesting and complicated of vegetable types; neither introvert nor extrovert, the Cauliflower squats uneasily between the two. A cauliflower in a good mood is a wonderful friend; a depressed Cauliflower is a deeply unpleasant experience. Cauliflowers are strongly associated with the performing arts. There are many famous Cauliflower musicians and most cauliflowers love to dance. When it comes to relationships, Cauliflowers have very high standards and will not put up with second best. They are wary of Lettuces and get on extremely well with both Carrots and Potatoes.