Author Archives: Liz

Monday Harvest – 18 Jun 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Liz

I feel like I’ve spent ages composing this post.  This is partially because my first draft somehow got lost in the cyberspace….damn you WordPress.  It is also partially because I’ve done two silly things today.  I’ve drunk slightly too much red wine … Continue reading →

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Gardening with Children

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Liz

I generally enjoy (although I did consider putting enjoy in italics) gardening with the kids.  We happily sow seeds together, we dig holes, we plant out seedlings, we water and we harvest (very, very carefully) together.  There are some activities though … Continue reading →

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Growing Horseradish in a Pot

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Liz

I’ve only been growing horseradish for a couple of years.  The first year I grew it in the ground.  That was last year.  I thought I harvested all of it but despite this I have spent much of this year … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Kitchen Utensils

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Liz

My first ever top 5 post was on the Kitchen Gadgets I thought I might need.  Since writing that in January I have actually acquired 2 of them – a microplane and a salad spinner.  Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – June 10th 2012

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Liz

Today is a public holiday, for the Queen’s birthday no less.  I’ve always found it mildly amusing that we get a day off here, in the colonies, but they don’t in the motherland.  Shame, he he he….  Actually I used to … Continue reading →

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