Author Archives: Liz

Only happy when it rains….

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Liz

So far this year it has been particularly dry in Melbourne.  Or rather it had been dry until yesterday when the rain started.  So far we’ve had about 40mm (our total this year is only just over 60mm) and the … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Fruit and Veg in season in Melbourne in March

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Liz

The Australian government released its new dietary guidelines this week, a document I was mildly interested in due to occasional paranoia about my health (this paranoia commenced the moment I become a parent and applies to things other than health … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 25th Feb 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Liz

This week was definitely the week of the tomato.  I harvested some of every variety I grew this year, save the Beefsteak that never really got going and I suspect died sometime back.  In the basket below you can see … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight – Majestic Butter Beans

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Liz

I’ve decided to start a new series of posts, called Saturday (occasionally Sunday)  Spotlight  (mainly because everyone loves alliteration don’t they?).  Each post will highlight a specific variety of produce that I have grown and how it performed in my micro-climate (Melbourne’s Northern suburbs).  If anyone else … Continue reading →

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Thursday Garden Gobbles – Cucumbers

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Liz

This year I am growing 4 types of cucumbers and I have to say I’m enjoying the experience of having different varieties.  In the past I’ve usually just grown the Lebanese types (the short Lebanese ones – about 10cm long, rather … Continue reading →

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