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Comment on The late autumn garden by Annabel Langbein

Annabel Langbein — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:42 +0000

Hi Tina -
Good on you! Let them grow until the bulbs are about the same size as your fist – then the trick is to cut them off just above ground level using a sharp knife, instead of pulling them out with the roots intact. This way the plant will reshoot and you should get another crop!

Comment on The late autumn garden by Tina Delceg

Tina Delceg — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:35 +0000

One of the best things about gardening is that every year is different and it never gets boring! This year I’m growing florence fennel for the first time but I’m not sure how big to let it grow. Can you help?

Comment on The micro garden by Annabel Langbein

Annabel Langbein — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:53:35 +0000

Hi Liz -
Most types of salad greens and soft herbs work well – anything that you normally eat the leaves of. You can find a few ideas here http://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/shop/Microgreens.html

Comment on The micro garden by Liz

Liz — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:40:25 +0000

Hi Annabel
Are the microgreens any particular type of vegetable ? Or can they be any vegetable seed?

Comment on The micro garden by Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:53:31 +0000

Hi Annabel,

Love your cooking style. I think it is really important for us to feel connected with nature, even in some small way. How great that we can do this with home cooking. Love the simple, but hugely important concept!

Sonya

Comment on The micro garden by Clevedon Herbs & Produce

Clevedon Herbs & Produce — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:26:06 +0000

Thanks for the great blog! We have been growing microgreens for the farmers markets that we attend in Auckland for the last 3 years but they have only really become popular in the last six months or so!

Comment on The micro garden by Annabel Langbein

Annabel Langbein — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:28:55 +0000

Hi Glenis – Some Asian supermarkets sell them, but your best bet is a Chinese restaurant or specialist barbecue takeaway. There are quite a lot along Dominion Rd – you’ll know you’ve come to the right place when you see the ducks hanging in the window. You can choose one and they’ll cut it up for you or leave it whole so you can take it home. My favourite is Golden Ducks Charcoal Roast, which is in the little Asian alley market between Kent St and Teed St in Newmarket. They cook over charcoal which gives the duck and extra layer of flavour. Enjoy!

Comment on The micro garden by Aruna

Aruna — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:21:51 +0000

Thanks Annabel for sharing such a nice garden, my mother-in-law is your fan, she is from Dunedin- NZ. I am here in Brazil and I do appreciate how you care about growing crops and cooking fresh. Amazing, keep on giving such a nice example to others, that is what makes the whole world of cooking change.

Lots of love,

Aruna

Comment on The micro garden by Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead

Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:26:11 +0000

Your tiny garden is very impressing and very unique. Don't know if i can grow that too in my place. I actually host a weekly gardening link up every Friday on my blog. I'd love for you to drop by and join in.

Comment on The micro garden by Glenis.Ambrose@xtra.co.nz

Glenis.Ambrose@xtra.co.nz — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:44:22 +0000

Hi annabel

Where in Auckland can you buy cooked duck please for your duck salad recipe. Inhale tried some Asian supermarkets but without success.

Thanks Glenis