Monthly Archives: August 2011

Pumpkin Everyday – Pumpkin & Feta in Filo

This is Number 7 in my series of posts called Pumpkin Everyday which makes me happy as now the title has more meaning – now by using this blog alone you can eat a different pumpkin dish every day of the … Continue reading

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Winter Wednesday – The Joy of Germinating Tomatoes

I really enjoy gardening in winter.  This hasn’t always been the case, in London it was bloody miserable, freezing earth, cold hands, drizzle, not much daylight and frankly not nearly enough reward.  But Melbourne is different, kitchen gardening in Melbourne in … Continue reading

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Dividing Herbs – Mint

My mint has taken off in the last week or so, so today seemed like a good time to divide the plants before they become truly rampant in Spring.  Before division I gave the plant a good haircut and made … Continue reading

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Monday Harvest – 15th August 2011

This week’s harvest is very green and herby with the last of the cauliflowers thrown in for good measure. On Tuesday I was making stock – parsley, thyme and celery from the garden. I also made a herby dressing for … Continue reading

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Its bolting isn’t it?

A while ago when I wrote on Silver beet and Chard a reader commented that her plants last for a couple of years.  I took this as a challenge and was determined to get a plant to be productive for at least … Continue reading

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