Tag Archives: broad beans

Catch up post. Kombucha among other things.

Posted on September 14, 2016 by fergie51

Well it was time to do the taste test! My first batch of kombucha had been bottled for a second fermentation which I had read creates better carbonation, 2 bottles with some ginger added and 1 plain. I had read … Continue reading →

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Spring is definitely springing up! Garden Share Collective.

Posted on September 6, 2015 by fergie51

At the risk of painting the devil on the wall, I’m going to say that Spring is well and truly here and I doubt there will be any more frosts. There, I’ve said it! This past winter has been a … Continue reading →

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In My Kitchen. Golly how did it get to be November?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by fergie51

What a busy time it is at the moment! We have just celebrated the engagement of our son and his beautiful partner. Joyous time indeed and a lot of creating food for the celebration.  So in my kitchen is:  Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Broad Beans, Broccoli, Flowers, Garlic, In The Garden, Mushrooms, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

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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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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Food and fun.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by fergie51

This weekend has been lovely. Almost tea with my son and his girlfriend at their new home (no dinner because all the take-a ways were closed!). They are doing a great job giving a sad old post war weatherboard home … Continue reading →

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Weekend with the lot!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by fergie51

This weekend was jam-packed with a variety of things. Had a great cello lesson (practice does pay off), got home to find my husband had made great progress with painting the lounge-room, I opted to work outside because it was … Continue reading →

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What a lovely weekend!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by fergie51

Finally some stable weather and some lovely sun, not too hot, not too cold, just right! I had planned to get a start on my new Sproutwell Greenhouse but got waylaid with lots of other jobs. We made  great progress … Continue reading →

Posted in Broad Beans, Compost, Cucumber, Garlic, In The Garden, Potatoes (Spuds), Renovation, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Wicking Beds | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Weekend wrap

Posted on November 11, 2012 by fergie51

What sensational weather we have had this weekend, I even had to dig out the shorter pants and some thongs! This lovely sun should really kick a few things into top gear. I did lots in the garden and finished … Continue reading →

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