Category Archives: Compost

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

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in Bread, Compost, In The Garden, Lemons, sourdough, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

In My Kitchen – January 2016.

Posted on January 3, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in Bread, Compost, Cucumber, Garlic, In My Kitchen, Preserving, Recipes, sourdough, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Wicking Beds | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

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

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

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 →

Posted in Compost, In The Garden, Nature in the garden, Shiitake, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

In My Kitchen-October 2015

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

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 →

Posted in Asparagus, Bread, Chickens, Compost, In My Kitchen, Mushrooms, Renovation, sourdough, tomato recipes, Tomatoes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Gardivalia 2015-We’re in!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by

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 →

Posted in Compost, Flowers, Fruit, In The Garden, Mushrooms, Nature in the garden, Seed Raising & Propagation, Uncategorized, Wicking Beds | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

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

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

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

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 →

Posted in Broccoli, Capsicum, Compost, Cucumber, In The Garden, Sustainable Living, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments