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Needing someone to represent BLF on 31 May 2017I received this email and hoped that someone would like to represent Brisbane Local Food at these discussions. I am looking for one volunt… Started by Andrew CumberlandLatest Reply |
REGROW FROM SCRAPSI follow a blog called HIGH WATER of a young gardener, Rod, who owns a property on Lamb Island. Rod re-posted this on his site - I found th… Started by LissaLatest Reply |
Daley's Nursery outingHi Folks, well today, a couple of us BLF's went for a drive to Kyogle to visit the Daley's nursery that we all know and love.. and if you d… Started by SusanLatest Reply |
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Growing Raspberries in BrisbaneSo here’s the scenario: our builder showed up with a heap of gifted produce as well as some tomato plants, a pigeon pea plant and a pot wit… Started by Fiona Ryan |
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For those who seek yeomany and want more land to urban farmWe had been asking around for at least a quarter acre of land we could take on as a Vetiver nursery extension. To rent, like agistment. And… Started by Dave Riley |
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Jun 29 Reply by Sid Saghe |
Vegetable and Fruit Storage: Reusable Produce & String BagsFor the last year or so I've been a keen user of mesh plastic reusable produce bags. As fruit and veg storage systems go, these draw string… Started by Dave Riley |
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Jun 25 Reply by Christa |
Zucchinis Courgettes tipshttps://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/youve-been-growing-your-zucchini-all-wrong/ Features... Growing Zucchini Zucchini need to be pruned and… Started by Valerie |
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Jun 12 Reply by Susan |
Overnight veggie raid: is it a rat, or possum?Overnight veggie raid: is it a rat, or possum? We've had both about the place. Photos attached of eaten spinach and coriander plants. Started by Mike Watson |
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Jun 11 Reply by Fiona Ryan |
WEEDS - Pro's and con'sThere is an old discussion on Weeds back in 2009. This is a reply to that discussion, that seems appropriate to me. Reply by Scarlett on J… Started by Christa |
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Jun 8 Reply by Christa |
Living MulchAs a muchly keen mulcher I've spent years of effort carpeting my soil with dead matter. Usually anything that was once growing can be us… Started by Dave Riley |
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Jun 7 Reply by Dave Riley |
Tips for growing strawberriesI've been fortunate to receive a bulk order of commercial strawberry runners and want to give them the best opportunity to fruit lusciously… Started by Sophie |
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Jun 4 Reply by Susan |
HOW MANY OF YOU ARE WILLING TO WAIT FOR FRUITOne of the most abundant fruiting plants in my yard are Plinia, genus Myrciaria then variety e.g. Sabara. They come under the Myrtacaea fa… Started by Christa |
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May 31 Reply by Fiona Ryan |
RUNNING OUT OF ROOM TO GARDEN (or can I keep my fruit trees cut low)This photo was taken a couple of years ago. Since then we have moved some bins to the front yard between front verandah and front tree, T… Started by Christa |
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May 21 Reply by Barbara Tealby |
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GrowVetiver
Vetiver grass helps to stabilise soil and protects it against erosion. It can protect against pests and weeds. Vetiver is also used as animal feed. (Wiki.)
GrowVetiver is a plant nursery run by Dave & Keir Riley that harvests and grows Vetiver grass for local community applications and use. It is based in Beachmere, just north of Brisbane, Australia.
Place your business add here! ($5 per month or $25 for 9 months)
Talk to Andy on 0422 022 961. You can Pay on this link
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