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Herbs are some of the most rewarding plants to grow in your garden. You transform a steaming bowl of tomato soup with a snip or two of chives. You enliven a take-away curry with a scattering of coriander. You don't need to stuff a chicken if you can roast it with half a lemon and some sprigs of thyme inside. Although many herbs tolerate some … [Read more...]
I sow my garlic in Wellington mid to late May rather than the traditional 'shortest day' (mid to late June). I've put together some tips for growing your own garlic. If you'd like more help you can register for a 'fresh food garden' course to learn more about organic vegetable gardening. … [Read more...]
Coleslaw is often thought of as a winter stand-by when summer salad is in short supply, but it's also a perfect complement to barbecued meat or to accompany a hot chicken at a picnic. You can prepare the ingredients and dressing ahead of time but dress the salad no more than half an hour before you're ready to eat. Mind you, I have been known to … [Read more...]
Winter is the ideal time to plan the next season. It's inevitable some things work out better some years than others in our gardens. It's probable we know why. It's possible we have control over some of those things. Here are five things I'll do differently next year... 1. Get protection Plants are under attack from the weather, pests and … [Read more...]
