The Nasturtium seeds are best gathered on a dry day, when they are young and soft and come off the plant easily. Give them a rinse and place in a one litre glass jar.To 480ml of vinegar add 25g celtic sea salt and 25g pickling spice tied together in a muslin bag and boil for … Continue reading Pickled Nasturtiums
Today I finally got to planting the peanuts that were given to me. After some reading I have planted them amongst the baby corn that is growing in the back garden bed. I will also try some in large pots to see how they go. Lots of experimenting in this garden.After the frequent rain and … Continue reading Peanuts
Today was very much a catch up with friends and family day. In between I still managed to get seeds into soil and do some pruning and look after the chickens - and take some photos to record what is happening in the garden. In between sun showers too.I also wanted to document the paper … Continue reading Sun Showers
This drink is valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid. Beetroots are loaded with nutrients. One glass morning and night is an excellent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments. Beet Kvass may also be used … Continue reading Beet Kvass Recipe – Nice thirst quenching summer tonic
It tipped down this afternoon around 3pm.Heavy, whopping big drops of rain thwacking down causing isolated flooding in some areas. This is what is referred to as a "rain event" by the local council.I still do not know how much rain we received as I was at work, but the note left by my wife … Continue reading Rain Event
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