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Planted out

Posted on 15/09/2013 by Me

In the front garden Salady seedlings from Hobart Kitchen Gardens, 2 x each of : Butterhead Lettuce – Buttercrunch Cos Lettuce – FrecklesCos Lettuce – Paris Island Cos Looseleaf Lettuce – Australian Yellow Looseleaf Lettuce – Green Oak Looseleaf Lettuce … Continue reading →

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Sown this evening

Posted on 02/09/2013 by Me

Snow peas in the front garden (from left to right if your back is to the road): Mammoth Melting Cascadia Yukomo Giant In the lime pots until sprouting, first 3 are in the pot closer to the house: Lettuce Amish deer tongue … Continue reading →

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Phenology for Spring 2013

Posted on 26/08/2013 by Me

I’ll update this post with more observations – not that I’m doing a great job at observing! 27 July: magnolia 1 August: Almond and main apricot (check variety) 17 August (?): Front nectarine under Eskil’s window 27 August Daffodils and the … Continue reading →

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New Beginning

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Me

The previous owner of our new house popped a mud map of the front and back gardens into the letterbox last night.  I can’t wait to get my paws dirty – but unfortunately am still busy moving stuff from the … Continue reading →

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Moving On. . .

Posted on 16/10/2012 by Me

Since the decision was made, I’ve been to apprehensive to post about this – but I think it’s safe to now!  Lottie’s Lot will be moving to South Hobart!  I’ve wanted to leave this house behind for years, but I … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Winter

Posted on 08/05/2012 by Me

Well the baby takes priority over gardening, and gardening takes priority over writing about gardening, so this blog has been sorely neglected. If I remember to sort out some settings before logging off maybe I can blog from my phone, but … Continue reading →

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Harvest: Meyer Lemon Tart with Chiliwack Raspberries

Posted on 27/11/2011 by Me

Although still small our Meyer lemon tree is certainly producing fruit!  I use SO MANY lemons daily in sweet and savoury dishes, but I thought I should do something a bit celebratory with my largest harvest of lemons off the … Continue reading →

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A Half Session. . .

Posted on 27/10/2011 by Me

Christina came by today for a quick half session, which worked well with Eskil’s limits!  He mostly played in his KinderKot while Lottie ‘guarded’ him.  He’s 11 weeks and 5 days old. First we cleared out some carrots and beetroot … Continue reading →

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Harvest: Viole(n)t Sicilian Cauliflower and Leek Cannelloni

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Me

Not the most exciting post because I forgot to take a photo before we ate them all, but these were yummy!  I steamed the violet Sicilian cauliflower.  I cooked the leeks with prosciutto until soft.  Then I mushed them all … Continue reading →

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Eskil’s First Garden Craft Session

Posted on 21/09/2011 by Me

Our last official garden craft session with FiMBY was Eskil’s first! However we’ve already discussed continuing mentoring sessions with Christina; having someone come out to help and inspire us at least once a month is just too important not to … Continue reading →

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