What’s growing at home with Mrs E?
Welcome to “Mrs E’s Garden”! 🌿 Our kitchen garden is a hub of health, growing fresh, organic herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Join us for tips and celebrate sustainable living and mindful nourishment—one seed at a time.
Latest Content
The Estate: Where We’re Starting
The project involves developing a regenerative farm on 40 acres in the Southern Highlands, focusing on Speckle Park cattle and growing food.
Seeds Worth Their Weight in Gold
Not every seed packet is equally useful. Here is how to choose reliable, productive seeds that suit your climate, your garden and the food your…
Stop Building Dinner Around Meat
The Mrs E Method redefines dinner by starting with seasonal ingredients and a base, adding colour, protein, and finishing with flavour.
20 Pantry Staples That Feed a Family for Months
A calm, practical guide to the pantry staples that can turn into weeks of flexible family meals—without panic buying or filling the cupboards with food…
Stop Making the Same Salad Every Night: 15 Salad Bases That Make Dinner More Interesting
Explore diverse salad bases beyond traditional ingredients to creatively enhance meals using available ingredients and simple flavour combinations.
The Resilient Pantry: Building Food Security Without Fear
Building a resilient pantry enhances food security, reduces waste, and fosters self-sufficiency through intentional choices and practical skills.
Gardening Between Winter and Spring: Don’t Let the Sunshine Fool You
Don’t let warm days fool you. Here’s what I’m planting, preparing and delaying in my late winter garden before the last frost has passed.
Two Weeks Until Spring: What I’m Sowing Now (Despite the Frost)
Spring is almost here! Here’s what I’m sowing in my Southern Highlands greenhouse before the last frosts, plus how I choose what to grow for…
When Life Gets Chaotic: The Five Things I Make First
When life gets busy, I skip perfect meal prep and make a few simple homemade staples. Sourdough, snacks, bone broth and easy family meals that…
What I’m Doing in the Garden This Week (Wind, Frost & Small Wins)
A real-life look at what to do in the garden in late winter, including seed starting, frost protection, drying herbs, and simple ways to keep…
One Month of Winter to Go: What I’m Doing in My Frost-Prone Garden This August
One month of winter remains—but frost season isn’t over. See what I’m planting, protecting and preparing in my cold-climate garden this August.
What’s Really Happening in My Southern Highlands Winter Garden (Late July)
After three weeks away, the garden reveals surprising resilience and lessons learned about winter gardening, particularly with plants like celery.
A Realistic Kitchen Garden Plan: What to Plant, When to Start, and What Actually Works
Growing a kitchen garden doesn’t require perfection; focus on consistent progress, realistic planting, and small, manageable efforts.
A Simple Day of Eating to Support Collagen (Without Supplements)
You can effectively support collagen through balanced meals rich in protein, healthy fats, and whole foods, rather than relying on supplements.
Gut-Friendly Savoury Spelt & Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini muffins made with spelt flour are versatile, gut-friendly, and perfect for batch cooking, snacks, or quick meals.
Mid-Winter Garden Reset: What to Do After the Frost Hits
Winter gardening focuses on enhancing soil health, covering bare areas, and planting cold-hardy crops to prepare for spring growth.
Real Food Before Fads: Why Nutrition Has Become So Complicated
Focus on enhancing meals with real food rather than relying on supplements, emphasising simple additions for better nutrition and enjoyment.
My Giant Silverbeet Quiche: The Accidental Family Favourite
This giant silverbeet quiche turns garden greens, patched-together pastry and flexible fillings into a substantial family lunch or dinner.
The Last Day of Spring… and honestly, what was that?
After a challenging spring of relentless weather and rabbit invasions, I plan for a hopeful December and garden reset.
Roast Beetroot with Walnuts & Goat’s Cheese
Roasted beetroot with goat’s cheese and walnuts creates a vibrant, nourishing dish perfect for meals or as a salad side.
Ramen-Inspired Bowls– Endless Variations with Protein & Garden Greens
Create a versatile ramen-inspired bowl using broth, noodles, protein, and seasonal vegetables, allowing personalization for each family member.
Homemade Flatbreads with Garden Herbs (Pair with Grilled Meat or Veg)
Homemade flatbreads complement healthier lamb koftas, offering a satisfying, flexible meal perfect for family dining and customization options.
Managing Early Spring Pests Naturally – Aphids, Snails, and Caterpillars
This winter’s gardening challenges include rabbit invasions and returning pests, prompting a search for natural pest control methods for spring crops.
Spring Broad Bean & Mint Pesto Pasta
Spring recipes featuring broad beans and mint create fresh, vibrant dishes like pesto pasta that are nutritious and simple to prepare.
Spring Garden Planting Blitz
Spring is the ideal time for planting various crops, ensuring a steady harvest before summer heat arrives. Plan and prepare wisely.
How Seasonal Eating Supports Gut Health
Eating seasonally supports gut health by providing diverse nutrients, improving digestion, and being budget-friendly with fresh local produce.
Spring Seed Starting Indoors – Tomatoes, Capsicum, Zucchini, and Hardening Off Seedlings
Spring has arrived in Australia; start seeds indoors for tomatoes, capsicum, and zucchini to ensure a strong summer harvest.
Cauliflower & Spinach Lasagne
This cauliflower and spinach lasagne offers a lighter, comforting alternative, combining garden freshness with hearty flavors in a delicious dish.
Roasted Beetroot, Feta & Quinoa Salad (Winter Edition)
Beetroot is versatile, enhancing winter dishes and summer salads. This roasted beetroot, feta, and quinoa salad is hearty and nourishing.
Homemade Fish Cakes with Garden Herbs
Making fish cakes from scratch ensures control over ingredients, resulting in a healthier, budget-friendly meal option, perfect with salad.
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