Season 1 Episode 3- Root Crops 

In this episode, we talk to Jess and Anna, Two sisters, One garden in Hawea Flat

We’ll take a look at:

• Garden tasks this week
• Gardening by the Moon Calendar
• Tips for growing great carrots
• Chop and Drop

Book of the week - Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own Kai - Leah Evans. Publisher Allen & Unwin

Instagram account of the week @mrs.evan.garden

Glossary - 

Dibber - A dibber is a long, stick-like tool used to make holes for seeds and seedlings to make sure they are sufficiently buried in the soil without damage. The width of a dibber will vary and thinner dibbers are best suited to sowing seeds and cuttings, while planting small bulbs requires a thicker tool. They usually have a measure along the side.

Widger - 

A widger is a small, metal instrument shaped like a spatula, It’s used to lift out seedlings and rooted cuttings with minimal damage – it is inserted into the growing medium so it scoops under the delicate roots and pushes them up from below, rather than them being pulled from above. 

Today's ‘Garden Tea’ recipe - Dandelion Tea recipe on our Instagram page 

Carrot Pesto - wash carrot tops and dry off a little. Add to blender with olive oil, pine or walnuts, parmesan or vegan cheese and blend - no quantities here - just involve your tastebuds in the process.

Carrot skin snack - wash then peel carrots into a bowl, add a splash of olive oil a salt, mix well, place on a baking tray, pop into a warm oven, and crisp - don’t burn! They will store (so I’m told) in an airtight jar, but in my house, they are eaten immediately.

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