We have been passing through the darkest days of our season, heading towards the Winter solstice. And even when the daylight hours begin to grow, the earth still inhales, recuperating and invigorating below the ground in anticipation of Spring growth. I am excited to share some of our breeding work with you throughout the Winter and Spring.
Read MoreAlthough the whole leek is usable, we much prefer the inherent sweet, buttery, slightly pungent flavour of the shank of the leek and use the leafy tops in stock. So how do we sow and grow leeks to produce the largest shank with minimal effort…
Read MoreThe time is drawing near - with each warm day the soil warms more and the clear nights have begun to creep into double digits! TRANSPLANT DAY is approaching - so full of expectation for the harvest.
Transplanting can be very simple and done correctly can mean the difference between an abundant harvest and a so-so one!
TIMING IS KEY…
Read MoreThrough these notes, we had records of what was thriving here, in this unique place, in this unique soil! And after a few seasons, we could begin to see patterns in how cultivars performed and their optimum conditions. This helped us to feel confident that despite the unpredictability of weather, we had covered bases to ensure a consistent harvest.
Read MoreThe quickening is happening - that time of the season here in Southern Victoria when the sunny days are truly WARM, blossoms are popping and the activity on the farm has increased - even as cold rain falls and the wind still chills.
I’m often asked if I have a favorite vegetable. I LOVE the vegetable that is glowing and shining in the field! To me this is the one that has found its sweet spot…
Read MoreHere are some cold thriving varieties to sow TODAY! These varieties actually prefer to grow in the colder weather and some can survive a light frost ( we have labeled them) They can help you transition you garden and your recipes from Winter into Spring.
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