Growing Zucchini
Growth habit and planting needs When planting zucchini it is important to consider the space needs of the mature plant. Zucchini can grow to a width of 1.5 x 1.5 so will need a large space to allow for the mature plant. Because of their susceptibility to mildew, leave enough space for good airflow around the plant and place in position that will get 8 … Continue reading Growing Zucchini
What to plant in November
The following is a list of things you can plant in November in Sydney, a temperate zone: Artichokes Beans, (bush and climbing) Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Cucumber Eggplant Jerusalem Artichoke Lemon Balm Lettuce Luffa Marrow Okra Peanut Pumpkin Radish Rocket Rockmelon Silverbeet Spring Onions Sweet Corn Tomato Turnip Watermelon Yacon Zucchini Flower of the Month – Beautiful Purple Carrot Flowers Continue reading What to plant in November
Growing Globe Artichokes
The globe artichoke (cynara scolymus) is a native of the Mediterranean area and related to the thistle. It has been documented to have been eaten in Greek and Roman times. Globe artichokes can be planted from August to November so there is still time to include this wonderful architectural plant if you have the space in your garden. Growth habit and planting needs The globe … Continue reading Growing Globe Artichokes
Everything Zucchini!
Some time ago, our dedicated and knowledgeable gardener, Deborah shared some of her great zucchini recipes with us. To inaugurate our blog, we post these delicious recipes here with many thanks to her for her generosity and great contribution to our garden. Here are Deborah’s recipes with her comments. ZUCCHINI CAKE Ingredients: 4-5 zucchini 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ½ cup oil … Continue reading Everything Zucchini!
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