The Four Steps to Powdered Ginger Heaven. May 27, 2018May 27, 2018Meyles 2 This week I found out how easy it is to turn your fresh Ginger into a fantastic fragrant powder. With just a little [...]
Rhubarb Rhubarb Rhubarb… August 1, 2017Meyles 1 The best time to plant rhubarb in your garden is late Winter or early Spring. It’s a low maintenance plant that is easy to [...]
The Broccoli Experiment 2017 June 30, 2017June 30, 2017Meyles 1 I have trialed eight different broccoli varieties this season, planted in two batches – one late summer, and one late autumn. The aim [...]
Super Fast Radishes June 4, 2017Meyles Comment Radishes are the fast food of any veggie patch. In as little as 4-5 weeks after sowing the seed you can be crunching [...]
Of Grapes and Gripes February 19, 2017Meyles 3 I live on the coastal fringe of the Hunter region of Australia, which is well known for its fine wines. So you would [...]
I’ve Cracked the Beetroot Code January 29, 2017Meyles 2 I have finally cracked the secret code enabling me to grow great beetroot in my veggie patch. After struggling to grow decent beetroot [...]
One Week of Early Summer Harvest December 18, 2016December 18, 2016Meyles Comment It has not been a problem eating the recommended serves of vegetables over the last week. I have had an absolutely bountiful harvest [...]
Growing Ginger is Easy to do. October 23, 2016October 23, 2016Meyles 4 Ginger is a root (rhizome) that is grown for its flavour, and is a great addition for any veggie patch. Every year in [...]
Growing Long Fat Carrots September 18, 2016September 18, 2016Meyles 2 This season I have grown the biggest, straightest and sweetest tasting crop of crunchy carrots that I have ever produced. This fantastic crop [...]
Winter in the Veggie Garden August 7, 2016Meyles Comment Winter has well and truly arrived and although it’s been cold and a bit windy over the last couple of months the garden has [...]
Don’t be a Whinger – Freeze Ya’ Ginger July 17, 2016July 17, 2016Meyles Comment I am a bit of a tragic when it comes to Ginger. I just love the taste of fresh ginger in my smoothies for breakfast, [...]
Growing Turmeric The Easy Way July 3, 2016July 3, 2016Meyles 3 Turmeric is a root crop grown to make a colourful spice. It is well known for its health benefits and has been used [...]
Turmeric – Fresh to Dry in 3 Steps June 24, 2016July 6, 2018Meyles 18 Every time I post a picture on my Facebook page of Turmeric, it has attracted heaps of interest. It’s Turmeric harvest season [...]
Broccoli – You’ll be Green With Envy! June 12, 2016Meyles Comment The Broccoli that I have been harvesting over the last 2 weeks has been big enough to turn any veggie grower green with [...]
Cabbages for the Cool Seasons May 22, 2016Meyles Comment Cabbages are a fantastic cool season crop for any veggie patch. In winter I enjoy eating them in soups or simply steamed and [...]
Capsicums Galore March 6, 2016Meyles 3 It has been a fantastic season for growing Capsicum this year. I have had the best crop in six years of growing them in [...]
Perils of a Summer Veggie Garden January 24, 2016January 24, 2016Meyles 2 In spite of the rather variable weather, it still has been a pretty good summer in the patch and it’s been producing some [...]
Damn, I make a fine Spicy Tomato Chutney! December 23, 2015December 23, 2015Meyles 2 With the warm weather we have been having over the last month I find myself in the enviable position of having a veggie [...]