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Author: Dr Helen Tyzack
newtyzack@gmail.comMy blogsites
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Tag Archives: persimmon
Other options for using non-astringent persimmons – part 5 of 5
When M gifted me the large bag of persimmons my mind drew a blank as to how I might use them other than munching as for an apple. On reflection I realised other options existed. My excitement grew as I … Continue reading
Posted in Tasmania
Tagged alcohol, Cocktails, Crumble, ginger, Lawrenny, mint, non-astringent, peanut butter, persimmon, Persimmon cocktails, Persimmon crumble, Stir fry, vodka
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Autumn chez moi
Almost a fortnight ago, my sister suggested we head for New Norfolk to look at the endless array of deciduous trees with their changing colours. I was grateful for the offer but declined. At that time my back garden was … Continue reading
Posted in Tasmania
Tagged autumn, cherry, deciduous trees, greengage plum, leaves, persimmon, silver birch
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Saving seeds from my Ukrainian tomato plant
Last October, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) held public sales of tomato plants. One that I acquired was labelled Hurma Ukrainian. It grows high and wide (is an indeterminate tomato) and develops large yellow tomatoes. The eating texture is … Continue reading
RTBG first week of October 2019
As I remarked in yesterday’s blog post, I did not volunteer at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) last week. Alas. However, I thought that blog followers might want to see something –so here are a selection of photos taken … Continue reading
Posted in Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmania
Tagged apples, avocado, azaleas, blueberry, cherry, citrus, currant, fig, Food Garden, Freesias, Garden, Garlic, gooseberry, Granny Smith, greengage, lemon, mandarin, Mt Wellington, orange, passionfruit, pears, persimmon, Pink Lady, red plum, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, RTBG, weeding, wisteria, Yakon
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