Saturday, 29 October 2016

November Garden Share Collective

New beginnings ...
We have changes happening which is why I haven't shared my garden for a while but here are some photographs of a new and exciting under cover garden we have built.  It is designed to keep birds,  brush turkeys, possums  and rats out whilst still allowing the bees in to pollinate all of our precious flowers.

Tomatoes zucchinis celery bush beans and herbs.


Grape vines from cuttings taken last year predominantly Thompson Seedless grapes. 

Strawberries chillies lettuce capsicum tomatoes and hubby.


Our bee hives are thriving and multiplying.


You can see how busy we bave been and as always our efforts are rewarded by the wonderful produce we are already gathering to cook and enjoy.

Buon appetito, enjoy Merryn xx
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 October 2016 at 03:13

    I'm impressed by how many hives you have.. How much honey are you harvesting?

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenu31 October 2016 at 17:17

      Thanks for yoyr kind words kate. We havent harvested any honey yet this Spring and we created 8 more hives during September. Last year we averaged between 80 - 90kgs per hive which is what you can expsct with good hive management during a wet summer 8)

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  2. africanaussie30 October 2016 at 22:46

    It is always a constant battle to make sure we keep what we produce for our own consumption isnt it?

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenu31 October 2016 at 17:19

      Definitely G there are so many mouths to feed All around us. This year we are actually picking huge strawberries 8)

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  3. Angie's Recipes31 October 2016 at 07:37

    You have an amazing garden! And those bee hives...wow..I am really impressed.

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenu31 October 2016 at 17:19

      Thanks Angie I really enjoy beekeeping it is a passion as well as being a hobby /-

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  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella31 October 2016 at 22:44

    I always find your garden posts so inspirational! Even if I can't garden myself I love to see what you're growing :)

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    1. Merryn1 November 2016 at 18:58

      Thanks for stopping by and admiring my garden Lorraine 8)

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  5. Unknown2 November 2016 at 02:15

    Wow Merryn,
    I love the enclosure it will certainly keep the pests at bay. It looks great and your summer veggies look like they are off to a great start. How much honey do that many hives bring you? It looks like a lot! So great to have you joining us again. Your garden is really looking great, well done.

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenu4 November 2016 at 17:32

      Thanks Kyrstie we are really enjoyinv the new pest proof garden. 7 bee hives are new but last year we yielded 80-90kg honey per hive and the season is off to a good start 8)

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  6. Kitchen Riffs2 November 2016 at 07:37

    How nice to raises bees! Great looking garden. A lot of work, I know, but SO worth it!

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    1. Merryn@merrynsmenu4 November 2016 at 17:33

      Thanks John beekeeping is so rewarding it is a healthy hobby along with gardening and enjoying our fresh produce.

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