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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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How to Grow Garlic-The Complete Guide to GarlicMy new fav growing site has offered a great DIY for garlic. Jenna's teaching skills are excellent -- so check it out. Since I keep failing… Started by Dave Riley |
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on Tuesday Reply by Ron Hyde |
soil, soil and soil?Hi Everyone, I need your advice. We are thinking to move. One thing we want to take into consideration for choosing the place to move is if… Started by Joe Wang |
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on Sunday Reply by Joe Wang |
Wicking beds of awesomenessHi again. I thought I should share my good success with a DIY wicking bed design. I bought spotted gum (durable), galvanised fencing/ re… Started by Scarlett |
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Nov 28 Reply by Ron Hyde |
Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus : Nopales -- a celebration. (puntia ficus-indica )People think I'm mad because I eat cactus. I'm not some health nut or someone ruled by food shibboleths. I just love eating cactus paddles.… Started by Dave Riley |
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Nov 18 Reply by Doug Hanning |
Noosa council bans new beehives in suburbia regardless of whether they're native stingless beesLINK to article. Key points: The New Noosa Plan permits a maximum of three hives for existing suburban beekeepers Beekeepers want the new… Started by Dave Riley |
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Nov 11 Reply by Dave Riley |
I'm Stumped on Avocados - Why is it so?If you have been following my views on Avocado flowers and their sex lives, you would know that the flowers have both male and female parts… Started by Roger Clark |
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Oct 29 Reply by Roger Clark |
The five keys to soil healthThis is a useful summary from Scott Strough at Sketical Science (see for full interview). I think the claims re climate change are not full… Started by Dave Riley |
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Warning on dangers of storing garlic in oilI was amazed to read from a book on growing Garlic by Penny Woodward that it is dangerous to store garlic in oil in the fridge. Apparently… Started by Roger Clark |
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Oct 15 Reply by Jeff Kiehne |
Cover cropsAny one going to plant a cover crop to stop weeds and create mulch in the hot weather and where to get the seeds at a cheap price. Started by Jeff Kiehne |
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Oct 13 Reply by Dave Riley |
Diet vs weight — which matters more? A kitchen garden really works wondersABC's Health Report addresses a fascinating topic. Reasons why may not be as they seem when you look at the second longest lived cohort in… Started by Dave Riley |
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Sep 24 Reply by Andrew Cumberland |
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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.
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