"You're right, it does look amazing and the preserves look splendid. What is also amazing is how much produce you harvest when you haven't spent any time in the garden."
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"All these recipes seem delicious. Trouble is, I don't think I am ready to do away with my old ladies - they all have names, and now they're giving me 4 or 5 eggs a day from the five hens."
"Looks great. Unfortunately I have no success with zucchini the past couple of yrs. something keeps stinging the fruit so none set. "
"Holy cow! Well done Barb!!! "
Zucchinis and Tromboncinos
This year Zucchinis and Tromboncinos have been really successful for me. I put down the zucchini success to tying up the vines to 8-foot star pickets driven well into the ground. Never thought to do this until someone on BLF - Dave, I think it was, thank you - posted up a link to a zucchini grower in the US who did this, and who also advocated taking off all the old…See More
Mango chutney
"I totally agree, Andy. The Nanny State has engendered a climate of fear that makes people believe that nothing is safe unless it has been bought from a shop, and processed to the nth degree. We are also taught to worship at the alter of convenience.…"
"if you eat them when you pick them they taste like regular potatoes. If you wait 2 weeks (but dont let other creatures get to them!) they taste like sweet potato! Nothing fancy, just leave them on the counter."
"If I was lucky enough to have a big harvest to have storage issue, I'd just leave them in the ground and dig as I go. Same for most root vegetables. "
First cobs of the summer.
"They do pretty well in the microwave in the husks for 2 minutes, too. I've been doing that with mine this season."
Syrphid fly disaster
"Thanks, Andy, for putting up stuff about disasters as well as successes. It helps to know what to look out for. Sometimes one can get the idea that nothing ever goes wrong, so it's good to see how you cope with problems as well as successes."
"In many parts of North America, people store their root veges in root cellars for the winter. Maybe that is where all this curing stuff eventuated. We don't really need to do that, although it is true that pumpkins are a summer crop even for us."
"Why cure?
The answer seems shallow: curing "will heal any damage that occurred to the tubers during harvest so they store longer, and it will also kick off the sugar production process to give you sweeter sweet potatoes."
Since Americans…"
"And they taste OK?"
"I have just started pulling them out when I need aome to cook."
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- About me:
- I live on a 900sq m block. The house is biggish, as we had a big family, most of whom have left home. The gardens were more or less tacked on by the previous owners after the house and various landscaping features were finished, so no chance to do the permaculture thing, but gradually a food garden is taking shape. My background is in revegetation, volunteer management, and growing and selling local native plants, but I am a total convert to the idea of producing as much of our own food as possible. Fruit trees - in ground and in pots - are a particular enthusiasm, and I like to preserve my own and purchased produce.
- I am currently involved with the following community gardens and groups:
- Rode-Chermside garden club
- I am interested in:
- Permaculture, growing my own food, preserving the produce. I would like to see other peoples' gardens, and
join in discussions to learn as much as possible about the ins and outs of growing food. Happy to share bits and pieces of whatever I've got growing, and whatever knowledge I have accumulated over the years.
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Zucchinis and Tromboncinos
Posted on January 11, 2021 at 14:01 2 Comments 1 Favorite
This year Zucchinis and Tromboncinos have been really successful for me.
I put down the zucchini success to tying up the vines to 8-foot star pickets driven well into the ground. Never thought to do this until someone on BLF - Dave, I think it was, thank you - posted up a link to a zucchini grower in the US who did this, and who also advocated taking…
ContinueTo cure or not to cure - Sweet potatoes, that is.
Posted on November 22, 2020 at 20:35 10 Comments 0 Favorites
I've just harvested my pot of sweet potatoes. (YAY) I notice that authors from America seem to advocate curing the tubers for some weeks at specific temperature and humidity (a lot of fuss, it seems to me), yet Aussie authors pay little attention to the idea of curing them. Does anyone have specific experience in the harvesting and storing of sweet potatoes? Is 'curing' all that important? I tried curing mine in the sun last year, and ended up damaging the tubers.
Getting into quails
Posted on November 11, 2020 at 8:03 12 Comments 0 Favorites
Having dipped my toes in the quail waters (thanks, Andy) - I am considering going a bit further and getting an incubator to hatch a few replacements for my old girls. Does anyone have any hints about the best small incubator to get, and where to get one?
I'm not planning to get into major production any time soon, and am yet to slaughter any birds - probably won't do away with any of the four I've got, as they all have names.... It has been pointed out to me that perhaps it would be better… Continue
I'm not planning to get into major production any time soon, and am yet to slaughter any birds - probably won't do away with any of the four I've got, as they all have names.... It has been pointed out to me that perhaps it would be better… Continue
Small glass jars
Posted on August 28, 2020 at 8:35 3 Comments 0 Favorites
HELP! Does anyone have any small (200-250ml) glass jars with pop-top lids that they can spare? I guess many people use all of these they can get their hands on, but maybe there's somebody out there who doesn't do preserving. My Roma tomatoes have delivered a bumper crop this year, and I've used all of my fairly small supply. I have plenty of the 500ml size, but I find the smaller size best for tomato puree. It doesn't matter if the lids are no good or missing, as I have new lids anyway. I…
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- At 23:41 on November 18, 2020,
Andrew Cumberland said…
Give me a ring on 0422 022 961. I have at least two laying girls you can have.
- At 12:30 on August 29, 2020,
Give me a ring on 0422 022 961
- At 20:38 on August 24, 2015,
Elaine de Saxe said…
Ditto for me with night meetings. Look forward to seeing you :-)
- At 7:16 on August 24, 2015,
Not BOGG but Greening Australia seed-cleaning volunteers. Potted up seedlings at your place and at Rosemary's.
Join our Garden Visits group and come along to our GVs we love to share :-)
- At 5:45 on August 24, 2015,
Lissa said…
- Welcome to BLF Barbara :)
You should find lots to interest you on the site. Feel free to join in conversations, post photos and blogs.
If you need any help please don't hesitate to ask.
Happy gardening
Lissa
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