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Musing about Preserves – (Caramelised) Onion Jam
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
Allium pain
When I was growing up we always had a veggie garden, although I have very little recollection about what was grown in it. Tomatoes I remember, and silver-beet and carrots, but not much else. What I’m almost certain of is it … Continue reading
Posted in Alliums - Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Autumn Planting, Spring Harvesting
Tagged Garlic
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Saturday Spotlight – Spring Onions “Straightleaf”
I am something of a fan of Spring Onions, also know as Scallions, Green Onions, Bunching Onions and no doubt a variety of other names as well. Ever since I read Jackie French’s Backyard Self Sufficiency book and learnt of her using … Continue reading
Planting garlic
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
Thoughts on Growing Garlic
I’ve learnt a lot about growing garlic this year….well at least I think I’ve learnt a lot. Previously I’ve always just grown one variety of garlic which generally did OK for me. This year though I decided to branch out and try some … Continue reading
Posted in Alliums - Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Autumn Planting, Spring Harvesting, Summer Harvesting
Tagged Garlic
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