Category Archives: Compost

Making do in the kitchen! Hot air balloon flight-Tick!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by fergie51

I have not been that motivated to do much since we returned from our holiday in the balmy summer warmth of the Mediterranean. I’d never understood why people head to warmer parts over winter, but I can now see why. … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen – January 2016.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by fergie51

Welcome to 2016 where a very busy year is staring us straight in the smacker. To start the year, we have a grand baby due to arrive (literally any tick of the clock), a wedding in February, hopefully a working kitchen soon … Continue reading →

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Gardivalia Open Day is just around the corner! Join us.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by fergie51

As I have previously posted, we have entered our back yard garden in the Gardivalia food gardens section this year and the opening weekend  is October 24th and 25th. That’s the weekend after next. I’m pleased to say I’m not doing my … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen-October 2015

Posted on October 4, 2015 by fergie51

I have been playing with my new Ankarsrum mixer and can happily say, I love it! This machine is very different from ‘normal’ mixers but it is amazing. Every timer I turn it on I learn something new and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Gardivalia 2015-We’re in!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by fergie51

October in West Gippsland is the month when gardeners, would be gardeners and just lovers of gardens have the opportunity to visit properties throughout the Baw Baw Shire. Gardens that are opened up for the public to visit and learn from. Food gardens, formal … Continue reading →

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Don’t be fooled-Winter in the garden is busy!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by fergie51

It’s been many moons since I last did a Garden Share Collective post. I just don’t know where the time has gone, I blink and another month has passed me by! We can no longer kid ourselves that summer has gone … Continue reading →

Posted in Broccoli, Bulbs, Cherries, Chickens, Compost, Fruit, Garlic, Grapes, In The Garden, Nature in the garden, Potatoes (Spuds), Seed Raising & Propagation, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Seasons are Turning. GSC March

Posted on March 5, 2015 by fergie51

I’ve missed doing a post for a few Garden Share Collectives (GSC) recently, just can’t seem to make the deadline! Thanks to Lizzie at StrayedTable  for co-ordinating all of us home growers showcasing what is happening in our plots. Harvests at … Continue reading →

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Farewell to 2014. Hello 2015.

Posted on January 1, 2015 by fergie51

I must admit, I don’t really ‘get’ the hype that many have in relation to celebrating New Year. To me it is just another day, but I don’t mind any excuse to spend some time with those we love and to indulge … Continue reading →

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Weekend Round Up

Posted on August 24, 2014 by fergie51

What a cracker of a day it was yesterday! Promises of things to come in spring, blue sky, lightest of breezes, warm sun and no deadlines that had to be met. Pure and simply, a beautiful day that makes you … Continue reading →

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Garden Share Collective July 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by fergie51

Time to have a think about what’s been happening, being harvested and planned over the last month. We are halfway through a school term break here and I have been going ‘gangbusters’ trying to achieve as much as I can … Continue reading →

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