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Mind your Peas and Qs
Self sufficiency post #1 and it’s all about the Peas really. I’ve always been quite successful with peas in the Spring. I start with the rush of enthusiasm experienced by many gardeners and sow trays...
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I’m going back to my roots….yeah
Beetroot is such a hotly contested little root. Don’t be fooled by the vinegary pots of lurid purple slices to be found on the supermarket shelves. Beetroot has had a makeover recently and is now a...
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Up and running again…..
My laptop blew up a few weeks ago and in true Fig Family style it took us ages to get round to replacing it. However, it’s been well worth the wait as we decided to plump for an Apple Mac. It’s all...
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A Seedy Situation
One of the best things about Autumn is it’s incredible bounty. I spend most of my time here at The Fig Tree harvesting from the fig orchard and pootling down to Te Mata Figs to drop off the produce. I...
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A Sweet Idea and a Bird Seed Slice
Although we are now plunged into the deep, dark depths of winter (probably being a bit over dramatic here but you get my drift) there is still some new, fresh green growth going on in my garden. I...
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Step Away from the To Do List…..
Sometimes I need to remind myself of what I’ve achieved rather than think about what is still on the To Do List. I think to some extent we all do. This blog has been an invaluable resource of how we’ve...
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Introducing Tabitha
Lots going on here at The Fig Tree. Figs are busily ripening quietly, courgettes are sending out sunshine yellow flowers and I’ve had my first harvest. The stripy one is courgette Piccolo. I was keen...
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