Short bushwalks in the Northern Rivers. Rainer’s Track.
A walk with the grandchildren out into the bush around where I live in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
What is the difference between HOT and COLD COMPOSTING?
Want a healthy organic garden – learn the difference between hot and cold composting and use the right method for your patch.
ORANGE and ALMOND Cake – flourless and gluten free
Middle Eastern inspired orange and almond cake – gluten free.
MICHAEL POLLAN’S ‘Food Rules’.
Fat and not happy. A few simple rules to guide us to a happier and healthier life
Simple and delicious Leek and Pea Risotto with Prawns
A simply delicious risotto with seasonal leeks and peas – with chilli prawns too, if you want to
Yacon is a delicious and easy to grow edible tuber for the subtropical garden.
Top edible tuber for the subtropical garden.
Simple and delicious Greek lemon yoghurt cake
Tangy and wholesome Greek lemon yoghurt cake
How to make Kimchi – pickled Korean vegetables
We hear a lot about gut health, and one of the very best ways to get that balance right is by eating fermented foods. A very good reason to be trying this tasty Korean pickled cabbage – it really is a fantastic accompaniment to just about anything
Everything you need to know about successful home composting.
War on Waste. How to be a successful composter and value add your garden.
Lemon Verbena Shortbread
Simple shortbread recipe using lemon verbena leaves to give it a beautiful flavour.
Garden Consulting
Would you love a kitchen garden but don’t know where to start? Let my experience and expertise guide you to success? Soil testing, site analysis, fruit trees, fertilizing, non-toxic pest control, composting – this is my world – come and join me.
A one hour onsite consultation will often answer all your questions and help you on your way to the joy of year-round healthy food from your own garden.
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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