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Author: Dr Helen Tyzack
newtyzack@gmail.comMy blogsites
- Mainland Discoveries Records of my explorations of landscapes on mainland Australia
- Touching the Tarkine Record of my exploration of Tasmania’s Tarkine wilderness
- Walking the Derwent The record of my walk from the mouth to the source of Tasmania’s Derwent River
Tag Archives: Garlic
RTBG 12th May 2022
A blanket of greyed clouds formed the umbrella for the day, and the temperature failed to rise to anything remotely comfortable – Neil had started before us in 4 degrees. At lunch we sat in the hardly ‘balmy’ temperature of … Continue reading
Thursday 28th October 2021 at RTBG
Glorious Thursdays have returned! In 2019 every Thursday was a sunny day regardless of season. Then last year and for many Thursdays of 2021, wet weather has hampered my spirits on volunteering Thursdays. But yesterday, working in the Food Garden … Continue reading
RTBG Thursday 16th September 2021
A glorious blue sky golden sunshine day in springtime Tasmania! We basked in the warmth and weeding became a joy, as our team of volunteer worked away companionably in the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG). The … Continue reading
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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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
RTBG Thursday 24th June 2021
I can’t believe that on a glorious blue sky winter day, none of my photos included the sky. But trust me, it was wonderful that a sun-filled Thursday returned. The day was sensational, so much so that our team of … Continue reading
RTBG Thursday 6th May 2021
Weeks have passed since my last posting to this blog, partly because arthritis has struck my hands and wrists from ‘too much weeding’!!!!! Alas. Incredibly disappointing, frustrating, and inconvenient. Thanks to all my readers who made contact to check I … Continue reading
Green tomato sauce
In the month of June in cooling Tasmania, tomato plants should not be growing and flowering but so many of my cherry tomatoes were. From experience, I remember this has always happened and I have let them continue to flourish … Continue reading
More recipes for non-astringent persimmons – part 3 of 5
You may not be able to access non-astringent persimmons, so bear with me on this series of blogs. Perhaps there will be ideas here for use with other produce which comes your way. Below I have created recipes for jam … Continue reading
Posted in Tasmania
Tagged Allspice, calyx, carrot, chutney, Garlic, ginger, Jam, non-astringent persimmon, olive oil, onion, persimmons, salt, sauce, tomato, Turmeric, white pepper
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