Category Archives: Autumn Planting

Tiny Tim

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Liz

I sowed this Tiny Tim tomato in May and it quietly grew on a window sill until late August when I moved it outside.   Do you think it will set fruit this early?

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April 2012 – The Wrap Up

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Liz

April weather can be quite variable in Melbourne, for most of April this year it was really an extension of summer with temps in the mid 20s.  By the end of the month though you could definitely feel winter coming and … Continue reading →

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Growing garlic – Hardneck & Softneck varieties

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Liz

The first of my garlic, sown a week ago is up.  Green shoots are emerging through the soil underneath the cages I placed over them to protect them; partially from the blackbirds but mostly from my 2 year old who is a destructive … Continue reading →

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Top 5: Things to plant in Autumn

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Liz

The title of this post should probably read – Things to plant in Melbourne in Autumn, as all are well suited to a Melbourne winter.   Having said that though, all these crops are frost tolerant and will grow in a broad … Continue reading →

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March 2012 – The Wrap Up

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Liz

March often sees the end of the summer crops for me, and while this was true of cucumbers and to a lesser extent tomatoes, the eggplants are still going strong whilst some of my capsicums are barely getting started.  I … Continue reading →

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