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101 sensible things to do in the organic kitchen garden now

19/8/2014

 
Fill in the rabbit hole that has miraculously appeared the same time as last year,
delight in the asparagus spears coming out of the ground and plant some more crowns,
enjoy harvesting broccolini,
marvel at the starburst broccoli flowers,
pull out lots of nasturtian seedlings
and share with friends,
be intoxicated by the scent of oregano on your hands as you pick it,
harvest bucket loads of parsley,
check on and reposition reine des glaces seedlings,
divide strawberry plants and replant
finally, festoon the raised bed with the net you took off when in a more optimistic state of mind.

Flower power

22/7/2014

 
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Well, it has been a long time between visits to the garden, and even more between time dedicated to working there.... Oh well, sometimes one just has to go with the flow. On a personal note, I am trying to curb my desire to be constantly productive and trying to take is easy. Taking time to smell the roses, as they say. Even if the roses are not so fragrant broccoli flowers at the moment.


Seed saving

11/5/2014

 
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I believe it is best to enclose seed heads in some way to prevent the seeds falling to the ground and germinating. I thought I would give it a go. These must be well and truly dry by now.

Lace

11/3/2014

 
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Moody sky this morning with Queen Anne's Lace in the foreground

Nature deficit disorder

5/3/2014

 
Connecting with nature is vital to our mental and emotional health argues Richard Louv, whom I recently heard interviewed on Radio National. He coined the term "nature deficit disorder" and talks about the importance for children especially to play outdoors and get to know the natural world. Witnessing the abundant wildlife on our property always brings a smile to my face. The day I took this photo in the vegetable garden I also saw two tiny frogs, loads of birds, rabbits and wallabies. Ok - I do sometimes curse the rabbits and wallabies.....
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Birthday afternoon tea

4/3/2014

 
Irish scones with jam and cream, donuts with warm strawberry jam and fresh figs with mint tea.
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Vege-flora

21/2/2014

 
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The extreme heat of the last few weeks has killed all the flowers. They haven't just wilted, they have dessicated. Just as well I am a huge fan of vegetable blooms. If truth be told, I find these the most interesting of flowers. Although their presence means the vegetables are well past their edible prime, they are resplendent with their crown of seeds atop their very long stems.

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    When I am not busy sewing down at our island retreat, I love spending time in my organic edible garden or in the kitchen.
    This blog takes over from my previous one at: tizianaregina.tumblr.com

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