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How I use them – Beetroot & Horseradish
I have recently posted on growing beetroot and growing horseradish and as they are both in season at the moment I though it fitting to post this fabulous side dish. Beetroot with a Horseradish Cream Sauce is great with beef or … Continue reading
Can you grow Ginger in Melbourne?
Can you grow ginger in Melbourne? Based on my experiences this year, the answer to that is a very qualified yes. The picture below shows some of my ginger grown in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. YAY!!!! I love ginger … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn Harvesting, Herbs & Spices, Spring Planting, Winter Harvesting
Tagged Ginger
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Adventures with Horseradish
I have always thought that horseradish is something I could really like. I kind of like the prepared stuff you can buy in jars, but often find them a bit vinegary. I love wasabi though, so I figured that if I … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn Harvesting, Herbs & Spices, Spring Planting, Winter Harvesting
Tagged Herbs & Spices, Horseradish
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Pumpkin Everyday – Pumpkin, Orange & Quinoa Salad
My 4 year old is on at me to make more progress through our mound of pumpkins. This despite the fact that she is usually nonplussed when actually served some. In this dish the pumpkin is not that easily recognisable … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn Harvesting, Herbs & Spices, Pumpkin, Recipes
Tagged Herbs & Spices, Pumpkin, Recipes
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Growing Fenugreek
The plant: I have a mound of soil which I hope to grow pumpkins on later this year. In order to prepare it for planting I thought I would be a good idea to grow a green manure crop on it. … Continue reading
