Monthly Archives: May 2012

Roasted Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Liz

My daughter must be learning about the seasons at school at the moment as she keeps mentioning how tomorrow is the first day of winter.  Personally I think having to run to the shower so as not to lose too … Continue reading →

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Top 5 (well actually its a Top 7 this week): Seeds to sow over winter

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Liz

It’s the time of the year when my mind turns to ordering seeds – seeds to sow over Winter for the coming Spring and Summer season.  These are my top 5 food crops to sow over the next 3 months, provided … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – May 28th 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Liz

We had rain!  Lots of it!  All is right with the world again…..for the moment anyway.  I also am incredibly busy at the moment.  I’m doing some paid work (from home) which is eating into my blogging time considerably so … Continue reading →

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An Autumn of Salads – Nicoise Salad

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Liz

I have had a few issues with my salad leaves this month, not least a 2 year old boy who decided it was fun to pull out entire plants to feed them to the ‘chooks’.  You will note the italics … Continue reading →

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Parsley Soup

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Liz

Parsley is something that is growing prolifically in the garden at the moment.  This is a good time of the year for green things.  Of all the crops I have growing the parsley and the silverbeet are probably doing best.  … Continue reading →

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