Category Archives: Gardening on a Budget

The indestructible spring onion

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Spring onions are hardy plants. Once established, they’re drought tolerant, snail resistant, and they grow back after a decent trim. It always baffles me whenever I see spring onion seedlings at a nursery. Why do people pay money for seedlings … Continue reading →

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My dad’s mini greenhouses

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Dad is a Jim’s Mowing man. He’s also one of the thriftiest gardeners I know. I don’t think he’s ever bought a bag of compost or a plant; most of his specimens come from seeds or cuttings or are castoffs … Continue reading →

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Striking betel leaf cuttings

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

It’s lunar new year this weekend and one of my favourite snacks to eat from the street-festival vendors is bò lá lốt, beef wrapped in betel leaves. I’ve recreated it at home, using Luke Nguyen and Mark Jensen’s recipe (via Secrets of … Continue reading →

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When life denies you lemons…

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Growing food to save money seemed like a smart idea until I discovered that planting a lemon tree and getting it to bear fruit are two different things. It’s been three years since Dad put in a Eureka for me … Continue reading →

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Frugal thrills: spring in Melbourne

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

It’s past the midway mark for spring and the weather is finally warming up in Melbourne. Time to try 5 outdoorsy activities: 1) Bike it, hike it Grab your bike, a mate or a date and pedal along the Capital City … Continue reading →

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