Tag Archives: Garlic

Allium pain

When I was growing up we always had a veggie garden, although I have very little recollection about what was grown in it.  Tomatoes I remember, and silver-beet and carrots, but not much else.  What I’m almost certain of is it … Continue reading

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Planting garlic

I seem to have reached a height of disorganisation of late.  I’m doing quite a bit of volunteering at my daughter’s school which is eating into my gardening time.  I don’t resent it as I’m enjoying it and it is … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Growing Garlic

I’ve learnt a lot about growing garlic this year….well at least I think I’ve learnt a lot.  Previously I’ve always just grown one variety of garlic which generally did OK for me.  This year though I decided to branch out and try some … Continue reading

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Growing garlic – Hardneck & Softneck varieties

The first of my garlic, sown a week ago is up.  Green shoots are emerging through the soil underneath the cages I placed over them to protect them; partially from the blackbirds but mostly from my 2 year old who is a destructive … Continue reading

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Top 5: Things to plant in Autumn

The title of this post should probably read – Things to plant in Melbourne in Autumn, as all are well suited to a Melbourne winter.   Having said that though, all these crops are frost tolerant and will grow in a broad … Continue reading

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