Tag Archives: backyard farmer

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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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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Weekend Wrap

Posted on June 28, 2015 by fergie51

Leave it! It’s about this time of year we get fed up with the leaf litter and do a major clean up. Even though there are more to fall, it gets a bit out of hand. Everywhere you look, leaves, … Continue reading →

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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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Espaliers, skirting boards and spring pasta.

Posted on October 12, 2014 by fergie51

We have at long last commenced the fence around the veggie patch. We are going for a rustic paling look across the front and on the gate but along the back it is just posts with ‘reo’ attached so I can … Continue reading →

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Garden Share Collective

Posted on September 7, 2014 by fergie51

Thanks Lizzie at Strayed Table for getting all these together. Well Spring is well and truly showing its face. Flowers are smiling at me, fruit trees and deciduous trees are in bud, leaves are popping and showing signs of life. … Continue reading →

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Garden Share Collective-Firsts.

Posted on August 3, 2014 by fergie51

Bit of a mixed bag this month, Winter can be quite depressing with the weather cold, daylight hours are short and some of the winds we have had have tested the moods of many. Rain has been incessant too, making it … Continue reading →

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You don’t see until you look.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by fergie51

After reading a post from Sarah at The Garden Deli about hidden and undiscovered flowers that act as nectar and pollen attractors for butterflies, I thought I’d take a sneaky peek at what was happening in my garden. We see VERY few … Continue reading →

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