November in the Garden- Permaculture Food Gardening in Australia

November is the month when we can literally watch the food grow. The winter crop is gone, the last cabbages are transformed into sauerkraut and we concentrate on cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, capsicums, and co.
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Processing Coffee is Easy and So Worth It – Step by Step Guide with Photos

Processing Coffee is Easy and So Worth It – Step by Step Guide with Photos When I say easy, then I really mean it! After reading various articles outlining the complete procedure, I wasn’t even sure if I should harvest the berries at all when our young coffee bushes provided us with the gift. It seemed like a huge load of work that takes lots of time and effort but I decided to give it a go, and I am so glad I did! There are a few steps you have to go through until you can enjoy your first cup of homegrown coffee, but most of the tasks can be… Read More

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Beetroot Leaf Kimchi

Beetroot Leaf Kimchi Ingredients: Before you start, wash your hands, rinse the jars with boiling water. Same with the bowls, and all the tools you will use. Working in a clean environment is super important while preparing food for preservation. Clean the leaves and cut them into about 2cm long pieces. Leave one larger leave for later. Massage the salt in for a couple of minutes. Weight down with a plate and place a pot filled with water on top. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for about 3-4 hours. Combine all remaining ingredients. I usually use my small food processor to do so. Add a bit of… Read More

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