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Author: Dr Helen Tyzack
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Category Archives: Tasmania
Thursday 26th August 2021 at RTBG
Yesterday I spent a modest amount of time at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) weeding before being defeated by the inclemency of the day; the drizzle and the penetrating cold dampness of the air. Janet and Meg did the … Continue reading
Posted in Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmania
Tagged artichoke, borage, Dunganski garlic, Food Garden, Garlic, hellebores, Kale topped turnip, Kangaroo Apple, Lokalen garlic, Mustard, Olive, Olive trees, Red Currant, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, RTBG, Silver beet, Tamarillo
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Six ways trees improve our lives
In addition to writing blog posts, I read those of others – selectively. For years now I have followed the blog of Mark Miles. One of his recent posts attracted my attention especially, and I am delighted to give you … Continue reading
Mushrooms
I love looking at, cooking and eating mushrooms. Always have. One year, a long time ago when I lived in humid Queensland, I purchased a box of ungerminated button mushrooms, stored them under the house and waited and watched. Before … Continue reading
Posted in Tasmania
Tagged Bathurst Street market, Farm Gate Market, mushroom, Oyster mushroom
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Rain and frost
Rain and frost are aspects of weather known to most. For the past two decades, while I’ve lived in Bellerive, I have seen an average of two minor frosts each year. Only occasional rain has fallen in all seasons, but … Continue reading
RTBG Thursday 5th August 2021
Dormancy over winter affects many plants and we must always wait for the weather to warm to lift them out of hibernation. During the past week or so in Hobart we have been treated to a few 15 and 16 … Continue reading
Traversing Tasmania
For Tasmanian bushwalkers, and any mainlanders willing to risk being shut out of their state through new lockdowns, there are many tracks to follow, and maps to guide your way in the unsettled parts of this state. I have noticed … Continue reading
Posted in south west Tasmania, Tasmania
Tagged Becca Lunnon, Du Cane Range, Tasmania, Tasmanian Geographic
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Crab apple tree
Many parts of Tasmania have a perfect climate for growing crab apple trees. Depending on the choice of crab apple type, the climate and the soil, variously these trees will be superb for their flowers, for their autumn leaves and/or … Continue reading
RTBG Thursday 1st July 2021
I was delighted that the blue clear skies, which were once typical of every Thursday when volunteering in the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens(RTBG), returned for us last Thursday. A sparkling sensational day to look at and … Continue reading
Try not to kill yourself
This tale relates my failure to listen and remember, and my practice of habitually cooking vegetables often in the same way to my detriment. One vegetable from our wonderful selection of Australian native foods is Warrigal Greens. That site notes … Continue reading
