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Australian Native Citrus – Finger Limes
It’s finger lime season. Finger limes are an Australian native citrus, indigenous to the Queensland and NSW coast. The fruits are small, about the size of my little finger and when cut open reveal beads of citrussy goodness. The insides … Continue reading
Netting the Blueberries
I have actually managed to get myself organised this year. I may not have planted out enough summer crops. I may have forgotten to apply copper spray to my nectarine before it got leaf curl. I may have completely failed … Continue reading
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Fruit Developing
I went up to my Mum and Dad’s on Sunday. They live north of Melbourne, about 60km from Coburg in a place which is, on average, about 4 degrees cooler. In fact if I check the temperature gauge in my car just before … Continue reading
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‘Spicezee’ – A Nectarine X Plum
Last winter after the chooks attacked the garden for the umpteenth time I made a decision to segment the garden in two – the chooks would be allowed the free range in one section while I would grow most of … Continue reading
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Musing about Preserves – Peach & Chilli Chutney
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
