Monthly Archives: April 2023

Saffron

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

Saffron is a spice derived from the dried stigma of the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae.  A good rule of thumb is to use about 2-3 threads per serving when making a dish for one … Continue reading →

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Passionfruit and silver beet harvest

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

When I arrived at the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens yesterday, Tony was hard at work stripping the darkened passionfruit from a wall of vines for a terrific passionfruit harvest. During the morning, eggplants, green runner bean … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian Pepperberry Vinegar

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

The native Tasmanian Pepperberry (Tasmannia lanceolata) has not been a plant that I have managed to grow so it was a delight when blog reader, Lesley, offered some of her pepperberries and asked me to try to pickle them.  With … Continue reading →

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The power of words

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

My descriptions of the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, in part have been intended to empower people with knowledge and to help readers value the place that plants have in our world. In this connection, I want … Continue reading →

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Another stroll on Tasmanian beaches

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

The word ‘beach’ is mentioned in the title but this story is really about an extended family of bandicoots – of which I didn’t have the time to take a photo. The temperature was mild, the sky blue, and almost … Continue reading →

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Colour at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

After I finished my volunteering effort in the Food Garden last Thursday, I walked to the exit via the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden’s Conservatory. This is somewhat like a public art gallery in that the exhibits change frequently and you … Continue reading →

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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden’s Food Garden

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Tasmanian Traveller

Sometimes referred to as a Community Garden, the Food Garden within the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is not for general community consumption – in terms of eating the produce.  Regardless of notices, some visitors think they can take one or … Continue reading →

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