Tag Archives: seed saving

Elderflowers and pomegranates.

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Grapes, In The Garden, Renovation, Seed Raising & Propagation, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

Converting Tomatoes.

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

In between having a lovely (although short), overnight Easter camping get together, I have been converting tomatoes into pickles and soup and making stock from scraps from the soup and what I had saved in the freezer.  I was delighted last … Continue reading →

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Can’t think of a title for this post!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by

I was trying to come up with a catchy title for this post but it just didn’t happen. I had toyed with Friends, food and ….mmmm, got stuck, fun, friends and ……. stuck again. SO here it is, the post … Continue reading →

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Planning & plantings.

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

With the school term break upon me, once I recuperate from the incredibly heavy-duty term and the massive task its been getting through the EOFY (End of Financial Year) this year,  I will have time to get a few jobs … Continue reading →

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Hot, hot and more hot!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by

With yet another sweltering day here in Victoria Australia, it is more about survival of existing crops, plants, pets and people rather than establishing new plantings and doing succession crops. The temperature hit 38 today and is forecast to hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Cucumber, In The Garden, Potatoes (Spuds), Seed Raising & Propagation, Shallots, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Wicking Beds | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

The one I forgot!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by

In last weeks post I mentioned that in the garden I had a special thing to show but had forgotten to take a photo. I’m proud, excited and really looking forward to seeing what these taste like. I attended a grafting workshop … Continue reading →

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