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Yet Another Reason I Love My Garden

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura Rittenhouse

A friend phoned a couple of days ago and asked Hubby and me over for a dip in their pool and a relaxing evening at their place. With little effort we decided they’d BBQ some chicken and make the satay sauce … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Recipe | Tagged basil, chilli, eating, harvest, mint, oregano, parsley, radish, recipe, spring onion, tomato | 5 Comments

A Variety of Seedlings

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

After any number of winter and autumn sowings, I’ve ended up with a mixed bag of seedlings on my plant stand. Saturday was the day to put some/more/some more of them in the ground. The main desperation arose from the tomatoes … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged basil, broccoli, chives, installation, kohlrabi, lettuce, marigold, onion, planted, radish, rocket, sow, spring onion, thyme, tomato | Leave a comment

Planting for Summer

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

The last couple of days have been spent preparing for some summer crops. With Frank’s new beds ready to go, I had the space I needed. Up went supports for the cucumbers and the cuke seeds went in the ground. … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged bean, broccoli, companion planting, cucumber, kohlrabi, marigold, Pests, spring onion | Leave a comment

Basil, Lettuce, Kohlrabi & Spring Onions

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

I continue to sow more seeds. The basil and spring onions I put straight in the ground about 5 weeks ago haven’t sprouted. The lettuce that I’ve been eating for weeks is on its last legs and its replacement that … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged basil, kohlrabi, lettuce, seed, sow, spring onion | 7 Comments

Eggplant & Capsicum in Toilet Rolls and a Few Other Seeds the Old Fashioned Way

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Laura Rittenhouse

Now that it’s August and winter is about to wane, the time is right to sow some new varieties of plants. I created 5 different pots containing: 1) capsicum (harvested seeds from garden capsicum, small green round pot) covered by … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged basil, capsicum, coriander, eggplant, lessons learned, radish, seed, sow, spring onion | 8 Comments

Moon-blessed Root Vegetables

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today the moon is in its full moon phase. According to the lunar calendar it should be a great day for sowing or planting out root crops. It was a perfect chance to test this lunar planting theory because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged basil, brussels sprouts, capsicum, carrot, chamomile, coriander, eggplant, Flowers, kale, lettuce, lunar planting, onion, planted, pumpkin, radish, seed, shade, spring onion | 2 Comments

Seedling Transplanting

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today I transplanted some of the plants I’ve grown from seeds. It wasn’t necessarily the best day according to the lunar calendar, but it just worked out that way. Tomorrow is the full moon and if I’d waited any longer, … Continue reading →

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Autumn Planting on a Full Moon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

Today is a Full Moon in Scorpio which means fertile planting, especially for root crops. It’s also a good time to take cuttings. Not perfect for flowers (a waxing moon would be better) but you can’t have everything! Rhubarb After noting … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Nature | Tagged bandicoot, brussels sprouts, carrot, cuttings, Display, Flowers, garlic, lunar planting, nasturtium, onion, Pests, planted, propagation, radish, rhubarb, seed, spring onion, thyme | 2 Comments

Leaf Mulch

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

I’ve never used mulch before. In my mind it’s useful to a) keep out weeds and b) keep in water. That’s it. Since I’m okay with weeding, that wiped out half the motivation. The water retention angle is noteworthy, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged dill, eggplant, lettuce, mulch, radish, rocket, spinach, spring onion | 3 Comments

Will shade cloth do any good?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Laura Rittenhouse

The tenants had some shade cloth hanging over this garden bed. When we moved back in, we rolled it up. Last night we restrung it. Summer is merciless this year. Today it’s 41.5 – will a bit of shade cloth … Continue reading →

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