Author Archives: Liz

Top 5: Reasons to write a Gardening blog

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Liz

I had a lovely email this week from a person who lives in the Western suburbs of Melbourne and who is contemplating writing a blog.  They are aiming for backyard self sufficiency and want to chart their progress in blog … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 16th July 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Liz

Much of my harvest this week is green, but I thought I’d start with a splash of yellow.  This Tahitian Lime went into some guacamole which I ate for lunch yesterday.  I’ve been pleased with my first lime harvests – … Continue reading →

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Citrus Leaf Miners

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Liz

Annoying little critters aren’t they?  You can see their telltale trails on the leaves below: Although I don’t tend to get other leaf miners, my citrus are frequently attacked by citrus leaf miners.  The general consensus seems to be that … Continue reading →

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I sowed tomato seed today

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Liz

I sowed tomato seed today, lots of it.  Because my parents have gone all grey nomad and headed north for what remains of the winter I am sowing seed for them as well.  As a result I’ve sown quite a … Continue reading →

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An experiment too far….

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Liz

Lately I’ve been getting bored with my stand-by meals.  I’m sure most people have them, the things they both like to cook and eat.  The things the family likes, the things that are easy, use ingredients at hand, and can … Continue reading →

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