Curly Community Garden

04/06/2026

The garden sign was due for another refresh. Thanks to Tanya for doing such a great job - including 4 layers of marine grade finish!

17/05/2026

Perfect weather this afternoon for our special Sunday afternoon working bee dedicated to the Food Forest. The feijoa trees got a huge haircut and we declared war on the couch grass - though it's probably not one that we can win. 😄

06/05/2026

Here is a variation to the Simple Endive (Scarole) recipe. Follow the original recipe, but add the extra ingredients.

The photos show:
1 - Boiled, squeezed and chopped endive
2 - Pan with garlic, anchovies and olive oil
3 - Disintegrated anchovies
4 - Walnuts added to pan
5 - Endive and chopped olives added to pan
6 - Raisins added to pan
7 - Cook, for about 30 minutes, with the lid slightly ajar

03/05/2026

It's choko season! Fruit production is optimal with the cooler overnight temperatures we've had the past few weeks.

30/04/2026

We've planted two beds of leeks, dropping the seedlings in holes about 20cm deep and 20-25cm apart and then watering in with seaweed solution (not filling in the holes). We've had to cover the beds with netting to protect them for the brush turkeys!

29/04/2026

Why not try growing endive at home? It germinates easily and grows well in autumn.

Simple Endive (Scarole in Italian) Recipe
1. Dip the endive 2 to 3 times in boiling water to get rid of some bitterness.
2. When cool, squeeze out excess moisture and chop into pieces.
3. Add some extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped garlic and 3 to 4 anchovies in a frypan and cook over low to medium heat until the anchovies disintegrate. Be patient.
4. Add endive and cook about 10 more minutes over medium heat, stirring gently, until the endive is tender and has absorbed the flavours.
Note:
* Do NOT add salt as the anchovies are salty enough.
* Eat alone or as an accompaniment.

10/04/2026

The Black Sapote (Chocolate Pudding Fruit) tree is full of fruit. There are mixed opinions about whether the fruit actually tastes good. 😄 Hopefully we'll get a chance to determine that this year.

03/04/2026

Saturday 4 April: Looking a bit rainy now but we're hoping it might subside. 🤞🏻 We still hope to be there by 9, but may end early if the rain is too heavy - and are expecting most people will choose to stay home. ☔☔☔

23/03/2026

The bok choy must be loving the recent weather. On Saturday, seedlings transplanted 28 February were ready to harvest and seeds planted 4 March were big enough to transplant!

21/03/2026

Kimbriki eco house and garden is holding a Composting 101 workshop at the garden on Friday 8 May. It's a very information workshop and, if you haven't attended one before, Council will issue a $90 voucher to Northern Beaches residents who attend!

Everything you could possibly want to know about how to successfully run a compost system. Composting is a great alternative…