Author Archives: Liz

Top 5 – Reasons why we got chickens

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Liz

Just over a week ago we made the trip from Coburg to Cranbourne South and as well as visiting the fabulous Australia Garden we also stopped in at Craig’s Farm and bought 3 ‘day old’ (well actually they are 4 … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 18th Feb 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Liz

Its been a warm week here with another one forecast for next week (albeit slightly cooler).  I do like to have a couple of proper heat waves over summer otherwise I feel a bit cheated.  I don’t always enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Citrus News

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Liz

Every time I listen to gardening talkback on the radio (about weekly) someone rings in with a question about looking after citrus.  I think this is partially because they do need some maintenance and partially because people really value the … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Garden Gobbles – Zucchini Pie

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Liz

I have to admit I am something of a cook book snob.  I can never bring myself to buy a cookbook with a picture of the cook/chef on the cover.  To me it screams; buy me because I’m written by … Continue reading →

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Top 5 – Summer Vegetables to Preserve

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Liz

For many Australian kitchen gardeners February is the most bountiful month of the growing year.  (If you have any doubt about this check out the Witches Kitchen’s haul, impressive eh?) February is a month in which the volume of produce can start to … Continue reading →

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