Author Archives: Liz

What will he find?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Liz
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Top 5 – The bottom 5

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Liz

There are some things that I really struggle to grow.  Things that are generally regarded as easy, things that are kitchen garden staples and yet I often fail dismally to produce reasonable specimens.  Then there are the things that simply aren’t … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 23rd July 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Liz

This looks and feels like a winter harvest post to me, unsurprisingly really given we are currently smack bang in the middle of the coolest part of the year.  This week I seem to harvested lots of green, the occasional splash of … Continue reading →

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Selecting rhizomes for sprouting

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Liz

I have been setting aside some turmeric and ginger rhizomes for growing next year.  My understanding is the best ones to use are those with good growth nodules.  In the photo below you can see clearly the nodules, they are the … Continue reading →

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Raw Beetroot Salad

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Liz

I should be working, I turned on the computer with the intention of working.  But am I? Errr no.  Since turning the computer on I’ve checked my emails (well that was sort of working) but mostly I’ve making changes to my AFL … Continue reading →

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Posted in Greens - Lettuce, Spinach, Beets, Recipes | Tagged , | 20 Comments