Apple MintThe herb known as apple mint gets its name from its fruity flavour. Also called woolly mint, this hybrid plant, scientifically named mentha x villosa, is a cross between green mint and round-leaved mint. Apple mint thrives in consistently moist conditions and can grow well in various soil types, with rich soil being ideal.…

Figs figs and more figs – what do you do when 2 bowls arrive at your door – figs cut for dehydration soft ones into the saucepan for jam and the nice firm ones for salad tonight. Seriously the dehydrated fig chips are the absolute best snack. #abundance #growyourownfood #theseasonalgarden #keepitlocal

The apricots are picked and the weather amazing, went and sat outside making the jam: For every kilogram of apricots I used half a kilogram of sugar – slightly less than most recipes. Jam turned out amazing a great thank you to friends and family over the festive season.

We only have a suburban garden so small daily picks are our norm – no 20 kilogram sauce batch. For me that is a great way to be every few days my bowl is full and I can try new ways to preserve the abundance. Today was a take on the traditional Passata – I…

Over the years I have had mixed success in growing mushrooms. From the “box” drying out to the mycelium culture turning – yet home grown mushrooms are something I really enjoy watching. (And eating). The texture is so much nicer, and the smell of fresh mushrooms is second to nothing. On Saturday prior to Christmas…

This is a simple pot with 3-4 herbs growing , all herbs you can grow with more success in a hydroponic environment, for a longer and quicker harvest period.