Author Archives: Liz

Coburg Farmers Market

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Liz

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the, then upcoming, Coburg Farmers Market.  Well the second one is this Saturday: 8:00am – 1pm at Coburg North Primary School, 180 O’Hea St Coburg.  It occurred to me yesterday that I have yet to post … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Things to do with Basil

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Liz

If you garden in a temperate zone within the Southern Hemisphere then chances are that you have a lot of basil around.  Basil that wont last too much longer as the weather cools.  I know I do.  Which nicely brings … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 6th May 2013

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Liz

Our weather is divine at the moment.  Mild, sunny days – absolutely perfect for gardening.  I am getting a little worried about our lack of rain but hopefully some will arrive soon.  In the meantime I will enjoy my time … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight – Finger Limes

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Liz

There is a great deal I don’t know about the plant I am spotlighting this week but as I have just had my first harvest I am keen to share it with the world. These are Finger Limes: Finger Limes (Citrus … Continue reading →

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Planting garlic

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Liz

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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