WEEK ELEVEN OF THE SUMMER SHARE The days are getting shorter and although we have had some heat this past week, the nights are cool- Autumn. Plants such as capsicums recognize this time and they ripen quicker, trying to produce seed for next year. There is sweet corn again this week and yes, those may [...]
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TENTH WEEK OF THE SUMMER SHARE While in Australia we are now into Autumn, the solstice is not for another few weeks. The sun is heading north and the nights have chilled, but the soil still holds the heat of the summer. The cold last week did slow the field tomatoes, beans and greens. The [...]
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Ingredients 30 grams butter 6 cloves of garlic 1 onion (Brown onion,red onion or shallotts) 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley 4 stems of thyme 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest mussels (quantity depends on the catch but let’s say this is around 1kg) 1 cup white wine 1 cup cherry tomatoes Method (If you want to eat [...]
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Mountain View Farm is located in the gorgeous Strzelecki Ranges in the heart of the Gippsland region, Victoria. Using organic and ethical farming practices, they run a herd of 150 Jersey and Jersey-cross dairy cows. Farmers Rowan, Vicki and their children have a strong commitment to sustainable farming practices. They nurture the land, their soil [...]
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NINTH WEEK OF THE SUMMER SHARE There is a chill in the air – much different to late February last year. Autumn does feel like it is coming. We are still harvesting melons. We have planted many heirloom varieties that you usually do not see in the grocery store because they do not “travel” as [...]
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FANCY BEING A GROWER?
Vegetable Box Summer Share Trial February 2012