Author Archives: Liz

So far so good – Tomatoes

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Liz

I feel like I constantly need to touch wood writing this post.  After last years less than spectacular efforts with my tomatoes I am a little on the paranoid side.  This year though my tomatoes seem to be coming along very nicely (touch wood). In my … Continue reading →

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The Wrap Up – November 2012

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Liz

The garden has been super active this month, so much so that I’ve split my wrap up into 4.  So here is my Wrap Up of November without any members of the solanaceae family or any beans or any lettuces. To … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Liz

We went strawberry picking last weekend.  I have to admit strawberries are something I really struggle to grow well.  I think this is probably for a number of reasons.  Partially limitations around space, partially limitations around sunlight, but mostly limitations … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Flavours that go well with Broad Beans

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Liz

I think I’ve become slightly obsessed with Broad Beans (Fava Beans).  I got about 4 or 5 reasonable harvests from my plants this year and its left me wanting more.  I harvested the last of the beans yesterday before pulling … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – Nov 26th 2012

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Liz

I’m feeling a bit summery today, the weather has warmed up in past week or two and the crops are looking a bit more summer like.  All except for the last of the broad beans that is.  I have really … Continue reading →

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