Category Archives: Seed Raising & Propagation

Another year has ticked over.

Posted on September 23, 2018 by fergie51

It keeps happening, turn around, blink, lose focus for a minute and another year has passed. It seems amazing that our baby grandson has now turned one year old and his brother will be turning 3 in January. We are … Continue reading →

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Elderflowers and pomegranates.

Posted on February 20, 2018 by fergie51

Well this first pic has absolutely nothing to do with pomegranates or elderflowers but I always get excited when I play with compost. We are starting to sort out the area down the west side of the house where the … 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 →

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Chick Peas, Pulled Pork, Tortillas, Bread and Garden.

Posted on May 17, 2015 by fergie51

Yep, it’s been a busy weekend! I love it when you get to achieve everything you set out to, it is incredibly satisfying. It certainly helped that the weather was absolutely beautiful. After 10 days of non stop rain and misery … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen-January 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by fergie51

Welcome to the new year everyone! Thanks again Celia from Fig Jam & Lime Cordial for being our conduit for IMK. With the festive season now well and truly  wound down, things are getting back to normal. The decorations have … 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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Lucky I like parsnip!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by fergie51

I pulled the entire parsnip crop on Sunday because I needed more space for tomatoes. I am really chuffed with the results, most are a pretty good shape and a decent size. They probably should have stayed in longer to develop … Continue reading →

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Long weekend that was-for some! Family celebrations are fun!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by fergie51

Amazing to think that a whole country can come to a halt based around a race horse, but yes, here in Australia we can. I have traditionally been a great Melbourne Cup Day celebrator, but this year there has been … Continue reading →

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BBQ’d Bread and other stuff.

Posted on August 10, 2014 by fergie51

With both myself and Mr ATMT being out of action due to injury and surgery, it is very frustrating sitting at home looking at what should be done and can’t be. We decided to make a trip to the Springvale … Continue reading →

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