February 4, 2012

two rare events

cauliflower

A cauliflower in the sunshine. I'd convinced myself I couldn't grow cauliflowers, but it looks as if I was wrong.  And sunshine - well if you're in Wellington you'll know all about that. I've been diligent at re-spraying them each time it rains with a mixture of Bio-gro approved 'Dipel' and EM. I've used a hand-mister as the spray is finer than a … [Read more...]

weeding, watering, picking and pruning

espaliered-apple

We had a gorgeous day for our fresh food garden course. Most people who come on the course don't have much vegetable gardening experience. Those who do, still leave inspired and motivated. The last course before Christmas is next Sunday (7th December) - still time to get things growing this season. There's another course on Saturday 17th January … [Read more...]