Author Archives: Liz

October 2012 – The Wrap Up

October, for me, was about two things – planting and bolting.  I was either choosing which seedlings looked best for planting out: or watching my winter and early Spring crops bolt.       The photos are a little difficult to … Continue reading

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Top 5 – Edibles with invasive qualities.

I am currently to establish a mint bed in an area of the garden which is overshadowed by two large Eucalypts.  I have chosen mints (and lemon balm) for the bed as I am hoping that their invasive qualities will allow them … Continue reading

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Monday Harvest – Oct 29th 2012

It is finally starting to warm up here.  We’ve had the odd warm day here and there, but the forecast for this week is for mostly warmer weather which is nice.  Hopefully it will get the late Spring and Summer … Continue reading

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Flaming Rusty Mint

One of my potted mints has been looking a bit sick for a while. While the rest of my mints are happily celebrating Spring and putting on heaps of new growth, this one has been looking sadder and sadder by the … Continue reading

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Top 5 – Cheese & Produce combinations

I love cheese, I love it’s varied forms, it’s texture and its saltiness, but most of all I love the way it combines with vegetables and herbs.  I use cheese a lot; I would probably eat cheese in some form every other day, sometimes … Continue reading

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