It was fascinating to visit this vegetable garden and to see how well some plants that struggle to grow in our subtropical/warm temperate climate thrive in the different climate of Hobart, and vice versa.
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| Rhubarb obviously loves the climate. |
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| Runner beans |
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| Woven twigs contain the these herbs. |
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| Tree Onions |
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| Bulbine bulbosa (Native Leek) has edible corms grows and well in Bellingen. The leaves and flowers are not edible. |
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| (Lactuca sativa) Celtuce is a non-hearting lettuce relative from southern China grown for its large tender and crisp stalks that are eaten raw in salads or cooked ... |
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| Pepino |
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| This post is bolted to a cement pad |
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| Gooseberry bushes love the Hobart climate |
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| Oca (New Zealand Yam) dislikes our subtropical summers so store in your crisper and plant in March. |
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| Globe artichokes |
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| Incredible roses love the lack of humidity. |











