by Mara | Jun 8, 2014 | Design, In the Garden
A brick fence/wall, especially a high one, can be great at helping you create a warm microclimate for subtropical plants and can wind protect them too. However in our case our low brick fence was reducing our productive space as it prevented sunlight from reaching the...
by Mara | Jun 8, 2014 | Baking, In the kitchen
For a change or because wheat is bloating you, then try spelt. It is more expensive, about $28 for a 5k bag, where I shop, compared to $13.50 for a similar size bag of wheat flour, but it is really delicious. It is easy to work with and rises very well.
by Mara | Jun 8, 2014 | Design, In the Garden
I hoped for a garden cupboard, I hoped to be able to walk up, see clearly what’s on offer, grab and walk away, so I asked Ralf if he could build us a garden cupboard which could double as a chicken house. And this he did. On the right hand side is the chook...
by Mara | Jun 8, 2014 | In the Garden, Soil
When the desire to garden hits then I want nothing to stand in my way…except that if the soil is wet, then wait I must. Soil structure is diminished if you cultivate a soil when wet and if you stand on it to work it even a little then you will compact it and do...
by Mara | Jun 5, 2014 | In the kitchen, Preserving
For many years in Melbourne, I would ride my bike in search of quinces. Near CERES, Brunswick, I found two maybe it was three small trees, planted along the nature strip. I would knock and ask the nearby house, if I could have a few. And the kindly man would always...
