Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy New Year – The Promise of Good Things to Come

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Liz

I hope 2012 brings you everything you wish for, and in particular I hope it brings plenty of good things to eat.  Happy New Year to all.

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How to Plait Garlic

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Liz

I plaited my garlic yesterday, a little longer after harvest than ideal but it still worked fine.  I’m not the neatest plaiter (my daughter often ends up looking a bit disheveled after I have a go at her hair) but … Continue reading →

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Iceberg Lettuce

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Liz

I can’t seem to grow Iceberg lettuce.  I have tried and tried and tried but every time I seem to fail.  My failures have been varied; from the plants simply dying, to going slimey, bolting too early and failing to … Continue reading →

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On the road with Suburban Tomato

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Liz

As you may be aware I’ve recently been away camping.  We went to Sydney and then down the NSW coast to Pambula.  While I don’t want to bore anyone with my holiday snaps I did find some vegetables during our … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 26th Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Liz

This year I celebrated Christmas, with my family, at my parents place and I’m writing this from there so I haven’t harvested at home for a few days.  In fact Melbourne has had storms so I am hoping that my … Continue reading →

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