Lionfish's Edible Backyard

Joined:23/08/09 Updated:13/02/11 Frost:
Location: Parkdale

About My Edible Backyard

Why Lionfish Love's Edible Plants

I have a small block, but I try and grow only edibles. I've dug every tree except for four - and put in fruit trees. We all have a role to play in being self-sufficient at home.%uFFFD The block was concrete when I started. Now, I have over 60 fruit trees and more than 20 fruiting canes. It has taken ages to get the soil into good condition after 60 years underneath concrete. But I'm starting to see earth worm activity, so my work is finally paying off.

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Asparagus - Amanda, go nuts and cut them all. Just be sure to give the plant a generous rest later in the season so some lovely big ferns can grow. You'll know when you have slightly exhausted the plant as the spears start to look a bit thin as Aaron suggests. ..5377 days 24hrs
Pepinos - Springbok, My mate has pepinos hanging pots and they rock! They look fantastic. Great way to grow them. Just don't let them dry out!..5381 days 9hrs
Peppino - Lovely idea ephiphany. I've made pepino sorbet before, rather than a cream-based sweet. I followed a classic sugar-syrup recipe. The result was okay, but not spectacular. ..5394 days 11hrs
Babaco tree - I had my first one the other day; and yes, it tastes exactly like champagne! Sort of grape fruity, sort of tingly on the tongue, sort of acidic and maybe a hint of tannins. Its a delightful flavour and very sophisticated. I adore it. Would I eat a kilogra..5396 days 24hrs
Coffee3 - Ummm. We can grow them down here Violet_Cactus!!! They just need a bit of love in winter and a trip inside. I've got two arabica growing well...5402 days 5hrs