Author Archives: Liz

Should a gardener keep chooks?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Liz

When we first got our chooks (they were day old chicks at the time) in February last year the answer to that question would have been a resounding yes!  In fact I wrote a glowingly romantic Top 5 post about the highlights of … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest (and brief Summer Review) – 17th March 2013

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Liz

Apologies for my silence over the past few weeks.  Part of my excuse is that I have had a lot of other things going on.  All positive, albeit time consuming.  The other part of my excuse (actually reason is probably … Continue reading →

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Musing about Preserves – Peach & Chilli Chutney

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Liz

This year might not have been a great year for veg in Melbourne but if my friends tree is any indication it has been a wonderful year for peaches.  She had loads and loads of beautiful, big and incredibly sweet peaches.  … Continue reading →

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Monday Harvest – 3rd & 10th February 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Liz

Last Monday I sat down to prepare my Harvest Monday post only to find my camera was refusing to talk to the computer and I couldn’t upload my photos.  Fortunately the camera has decided to be social in the intervening … Continue reading →

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Musing about Preserves – (Caramelised) Onion Jam

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Liz

My daughters school held a BBQ at a local market yesterday.  Unfortunately the weather was pretty damn hot (41C), and patronage at the market was down on its usual numbers.  As a result we had quite a few sliced onions … Continue reading →

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