Category Archives: Spring Planting

August – The Wrap Up

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Liz

I could use this post to show some more gratuitous tomato seedling shots, but I wont……………………………………………………………………………………well perhaps just one. I quite enjoyed August when all is said and planted.  I think this is more to do with the comparatively mild … Continue reading →

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Potato Experiments

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Liz

My seed potatoes finally arrived about a week ago.  I ordered 3 varieties this year – Kipfler, Dutch Cream and Pink Fir Apple.  I grew Kipfler last year and was so pleased with them I decided to grow them and … 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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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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Can you grow Ginger in Melbourne?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Liz

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 →

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