Category Archives: Winter Planting

Mulching for winter

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Liz

I had a chance to get out in the garden last weekend, and a fine time to garden it was too.  Saturday and Sunday morning were comparatively warm and sunny, and rain was forecast for Sunday afternoon and evening. A perfect time … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight on Sunday – Kipfler Potatoes

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Liz

I planted a few Kipfler potatoes this week.  I think they are my favourite potato variety to grow (although Dutch Cream comes a very close second).  The reasons I love Kipfler are three fold. They are quick – they mature … Continue reading →

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Chillies, Capsicums and Eggplants

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Liz

This is the last in a series of updates on the state of my summer crops as at the end of November (which already seems a long time ago….). This year I’m growing 3 varieties of eggplant – it would … Continue reading →

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Seedlings

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Liz

I’ve gotten a little over excited with my seed sowing this Spring.  I just love growing things from seed – its just so exciting watching plants germinate (yes I know, very plant nerdy statement wasn’t it).  I think that this year I … Continue reading →

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Wrap Up – July 2012

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Liz

July for me is as much about preparing for summer as it is about what is currently growing in the garden.  During July I got my summer seed sowing underway.  As well as my year round crops I sowed tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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