Author Archives: Liz

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

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Liz

I like Melbourne in May.  For a start my birthday is in May and that means presents.  May also brings our first really Autumnal weather heralding falling leaves and slightly cooler temperatures.  As a result May often sees the final … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 29th April 2013

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Liz

My crops this week are definitely showing signs of seasonal change, I harvested a few new things this week but also some I’ve been harvesting for a while – like these chillies: I continue to harvest herbs, silver beet and spring … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight (on Sunday) – Tigerella Tomato

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Liz

I was looking at my spreadsheet with all my produce weights on it the other day and I noticed that Tigerella tomatoes were one of my better performers this year.  I suspect that this due, at least in part, to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Garden Gobbles – Padrons

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Liz

A plate just for me.  Fried padrons dressed with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinking of salt. All picked thumb-sized.  For the record – none of them were hot.  I’m starting to think Garden Glut’s theory about Spanish … Continue reading →

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A Farmers Market comes to Coburg

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Liz

I’m really excited because as of this Saturday Coburg will have a Farmers Market.  I usually schlep across town to the markets at Abbotsford and Collingwood Childrens Farm so having one just up the road is pure luxury in my … Continue reading →

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