Category Archives: Herbs & Spices

Minty Fresh

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Liz

I may have mentioned previously a side bed I have that is situated directly under next doors large Eucalypts.  Whilst I have successfully grown silverbeet in the bed there is little else that does well so I made the decision … Continue reading →

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Flaming Rusty Mint

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Liz

One of my potted mints has been looking a bit sick for a while. While the rest of my mints are happily celebrating Spring and putting on heaps of new growth, this one has been looking sadder and sadder by the … Continue reading →

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Herbs in Winter

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Liz

I use a lot of herbs in my cooking.  Fortunately Melbourne’s climate lends itself to having fresh herbs all year round.  There are even some like coriander and chervil that do better in the winter.    Coriander tends to bolt … 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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Growing Turmeric – Was it Worth It?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Liz

Like ginger, turmeric isn’t really that well suited to my climate.  I live in a temperate climate but really it is a tropical plant.  So was it worth growing turmeric in Melbourne?  Well I think the answer is yes, particularly if … Continue reading →

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