Author Archives: Liz

Saturday Spotlight – Spring Onions “Straightleaf”

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Liz

I am something of a fan of Spring Onions, also know as Scallions, Green Onions, Bunching Onions and no doubt a variety of other names as well.  Ever since I read Jackie French’s Backyard Self Sufficiency book and learnt of her using … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Fruit and Veg in Season in Melbourne in June

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Liz

Until I started blogging and regularly read about North American winters I thought Melbourne got cold.  Not as cold as the UK but cold nonetheless.  Now I realise that actually our winters are really extremely mild and actually quite pleasant (I type … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 10th June 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Liz

I’m a bit short on photos this week.  I have been super busy and have tended to harvest after dusk whilst preparing the evening meal.  As a result I didn’t get me camera out very often. I am still harvesting … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Sunday – Salad Bowl Lettuce

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Liz

I was wondering what to highlight this week when I noticed my lettuce seedlings which I have been growing on in pots before planting out.  The Salad Bowl Red were looking particularly good and so they are this weeks spotlight. … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 3rd Jun 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Liz

I made a Thai noodle dish for dinner tonight.  It used both kaffir lime leaves and lime juice.  The limes that grow well in my climate are Tahitian Limes.  They are a little milder than West Indian limes and their … Continue reading →

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