Category Archives: Herbs & Spices

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 →

Share
Posted in Herbs & Spices, Spring Planting, Winter Harvesting | Tagged | 52 Comments

Growing Ginger in Melbourne – Is it worth it?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Liz

I harvested some more of my ginger today.  One of the plants in the pot was dying back and I was dying to see what lay beneath the soil. So I dug it out, leaving the remaining green plants in the … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Herbs & Spices, Spring Planting, Winter Harvesting | Tagged | 35 Comments

Parsley Soup

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Liz

Parsley is something that is growing prolifically in the garden at the moment.  This is a good time of the year for green things.  Of all the crops I have growing the parsley and the silverbeet are probably doing best.  … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Herbs & Spices, Recipes | Tagged , , | 28 Comments

Thai (ish) Red Curry Paste

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Liz

I made red curry paste last week.   I intend to make a few batches of it before both; I exhaust my supply of fresh lemongrass and the thai basil packs it in for this year.  I find you can be fairly … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Autumn Harvesting, Chillies, Capsicum & Eggplant, Herbs & Spices, Recipes | Tagged , | 23 Comments

An Autumn of Salads – Fig & Pecorino

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Liz

In my garden at the moment I have a lovely selection of leaves available for eating.  I have some new lettuces coming on: oakleaf varieties, Cos, Salad Bowl, my personal favourite – Freckles and a number of unknown varieties from a mix.  … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Fruits, Greens - Lettuce, Spinach, Beets, Herbs & Spices, Recipes | Tagged , , | 21 Comments