Author Archives: Liz

Monday Harvest – 25th July 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Liz

Its the middle of winter in Melbourne but I was quite pleased with my salad ingredients from today’s harvest.  Carrots, Radishes, Watercress, Broccoli, a Capsicum, Chillies and Spring Onions.  The carrot I ate immediately, the watercress, radishes, spring onion were … Continue reading →

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Enough Water for Watercress?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Liz

In the last few years I was in the UK before coming home to Australia I reckon the sales of watercress there probably quadrupled – everyone it seemed to be eating it.  I suspect this probably coincided with some study or other revealing a … Continue reading →

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A petulant child? – Growing Coriander

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Liz

I like living in Melbourne, I like living in Melbourne’s suburbs, they are; friendly, feel safe,  have a down to earth vibe and are vibrant.  What’s not to like?  Well coriander doesn’t seem to see it that way.  Instead it refuses to … Continue reading →

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Silverbeet filo triangles

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Liz

Herbs aside my garden is a bit sparse at the moment in terms of harvestable crops – the main saving grace is my silverbeet which is working really hard to keep up with the rate I am using it. Here is … Continue reading →

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Radishes

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Liz

Radishes are one of those things that I think it can be quite hard to get truly passionate about.  Tomatoes – well the ‘love apple’ moniker says it all, chillies have fire, eggplants are tactile, broccoli is good for you and … Continue reading →

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