Are the plants in your Summer vegetable garden ready to be removed? I am often asked “how do I know if my tomatoes should be removed?” Over time you will begin to recognise the downhill slide of your seasonal favourites and when to remove them to make room for something else. Answer these questions: Do […]
Follow these simple watering tips for a productive Summer vegetable garden. Over the past 6 years customers have often told me that they forget to water their garden once it is planted, or that they are not sure how often to water. These are my recommendations: Create a reminder One of the most common reasons […]
New vegetable garden harvest apron I am excited to show you the newest product in the A Fresh Legacy product range. This apron has been sitting in the sidelines for the past year waiting to come to life. I am looking forward to seeing it used in vegetable gardens all around Australia, with the large […]
When your fruit trees commence production of enough fruit for the family to enjoy (and prior) the trees will begin to be targeted by birds, bats and possums. These pests will all be keen to get your harvest before you do. Netting the trees will help to ensure your family get to harvest and enjoy […]
Simple steps to grow tomatoes in a small space If you have a small space, or are short on growing space in your vegetable garden, containers can be used to success fully grow tomatoes. The questions below will help you achieve success when planting your containers. What size container is required? The container size is […]
(Photo credit: Olga Yastremska) A run of bad luck, followed by another accident has had me in bed recovering for the past three months. I was returning to normal from one injury and then had a silly accident that has sent me back to bed for another 2-4 weeks. Explaining my run of injuries to […]
Winter is almost done, thank goodness! I dislike the cold and the bleak, grey skies. The thing I do love about winter is the slow cooked richly flavoured meals. The simple set-and-forget cooking style that is slow cooking leads to outcomes that are always worth the wait. Add beef cheeks to your Winter menu before […]
A couple of weeks ago I went to a Japanese cooking class with my Aunt. One of the meals we were shown how to make was a Beef Curry. I was a little disappointed that the chef used a packet mix for the base of the curry, and even more disappointed when I read the […]
Autumn vegetable harvest recipe These vegetable fritters use the ingredients harvested from the Autumn vegetable garden. I make them egg and free for my son due to his intolerance of egg. They are also suited to a vegan diet. If it is tolerated, add egg to assist with binding the fritter. If egg intolerance is […]
At the close of Summer tomatoes are flowing and chilli is also productive. This year I’ve grown a variety of chilli called Joe’s Long Cayenne. It is a very mild heirloom variety that is great to grow if you want to introduce your children to the zing of chilli as it is barely evident. I […]
Gluten free, dairy free, egg free Easter buns Watching my 10 year old son laugh with joy and eat these hot cross buns, one from each hand today made me a happy mum. I didn’t get the “best” most glamorous photo of the buns to add to this post. I got something better, my son’s […]
When you first plant a vegetable garden, the time, effort and brain-power that goes into it may be more than you anticipated -the site selection, the garden beds, the soil, the plants….If you need some guidance with these steps be sure to grab a copy of the Vegetable Garden Workbook as it steps through each […]
There are many vegetables and herbs that can be grown all year round in Australian vegetable gardens, pending the region you live. They will grow are varying rates of speed in the different seasons but can remain a presence in your garden with a little planning. Gardenate lists 5 climate zones for Australia. With large […]
One of the questions I am often asked by my customers after their garden are established is how do I know when it is the right time to harvest? You decide what to grow, you look after the plants and they seem to be growing well and now, HOW do you tell when they are […]
Summer entertaining recipe As the weather heats up and holidays commence I am always on the look out for new entertaining recipes that suited to a wide range of diets. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free and vegetarian. It can be made vegan by excluding the mozzarella cheese. This recipe is inspired […]
Inspiring families to grow at least one fresh food item at home to experience the benefits of fresh food.