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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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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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Growing garlic – Hardneck & Softneck varieties
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
Posted in Alliums - Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Autumn Planting, Summer Harvesting
Tagged Garlic
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Top 5: Things to plant in Autumn
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
Posted in Alliums - Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Autumn Planting, Beans, Brassicas, Top 5
Tagged Broad Beans, Broccoli, Garlic, Onions etc, peas
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