Author Archives: Liz

Monday Harvest – 24th Dec 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Liz

I feel like my harvest this week should be a nice festive mix of red, white and green.  However, the closest I get to either red or white is this onion –  The first of my onion harvest for this … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Fruits & Veg for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Liz

My daughter is learning about celebrations at school and looking at the list on the classroom wall I was stuck be how central food is to celebration.  Whether you celebrate Eid, Easter, Thanksgiving or indeed Christmas you probably associate food … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – Dec 17th 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Liz

I have this theory about zucchini – the main reason they get big is indecision about how to cook them.  You notice a few almost ready to pick then you start to wonder what you’ll cook.  By the time you’ve decided – … Continue reading →

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Chillies, Capsicums and Eggplants

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Liz

This is the last in a series of updates on the state of my summer crops as at the end of November (which already seems a long time ago….). This year I’m growing 3 varieties of eggplant – it would … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Seeds to sow over Summer

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Liz

It has felt lovely and summery here for the last few days and the forecast suggests that the nice weather will continue for a couple more days at least.  Its great weather to be out in the garden but not necessarily … Continue reading →

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