Author Archives: Liz

Progress on the Potato Experiments

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Liz

Melbourne’s spring seems to be the perfect climate for growing potatoes (well mine look lovely and healthy anyway!)  Previously I have posted on my Peter Cundall inspired no dig potato bed  which I planted on 5th September and my potatoes … Continue reading →

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Dill & Walnut Tarator Sauce

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Liz

When I posted about growing dill last week I had a deluge of responses from people who suggested they didn’t eat dill because they didn’t like or eat fish.  Well, actually 2 (very nice) people said that but many more may have … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday – 10th Oct 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Liz

It felt like I didn’t actually harvest that much from the garden this week, but I do seem to have quite a few photos…strange….and none of them are of parsley…even stranger.  Actually I seem to be using more mint than … Continue reading →

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“Beautifying” the Garden – Tip Shop Finds

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Liz

I am on something of a mission to make my garden look a bit more interesting.  I am quite conscious that vegetables are, by their very nature, transient plants – they come for awhile then move on, so there are … Continue reading →

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The Ferny Fronds of Dill

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Liz

My dad occasionally calls people a dill.  I’m not sure if this is a particularly Australian thing to do but just in case it is, it means; a bit silly.  I’ve been trying to relate being a bit silly to … Continue reading →

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