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Noosa council bans new beehives in suburbia regardless of whether they're native stingless bees
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Riley Nov 11. 2 Replies 1 Favorite
How to Grow Garlic-The Complete Guide to Garlic
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Hyde on Tuesday. 16 Replies 2 Favorites
The five keys to soil health
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"Hi Jeff, that can certainly be the case, I am fortunate in that the cloves I put in every year have become acclimatised to my area over a period of 15 years and produce very well every year. Unless you know the origin of the bulbs you…"
"Happy to come to yours as well mate. "
"The problem with the garlic could be if in a warm area do not get cold enough even for the garlic recommended and here do not even get any frost and that may be why not growing ."
"I will make a point of coming to Beachmere in the New Year for a discussion on just that"
"Well then: ROLL ON MARCH! Let's make a booking. Step by step we're in your dirt covered hands."
"Your welcome Andrew"
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- About me:
- I grow vegetables on what was sand along the shores of Moreton Bay.After years of mulching I have a rich loam to work with and plenty of earth worm helpers.
I also run a Vetiver Grass nursery.
- I am currently involved with the following community gardens and groups:
- Local Primary School Garden
- I am interested in:
- Vegetables.Vetiver grass. Various cuisines and the plants they make use of -- especially Turkish, Mexican, Caribbean, Korean and Sri Lankan.
- I can offer (you can't offer too much or too little - we don't mind)
- Information, Products and/or Services
- My website is:
- http://www.growvetiver.com/
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My garden of earthly delights.
Posted on November 6, 2020 at 0:00 6 Comments 3 Favorites
My garden of earthly delights. I like to grow what I like to eat.
White chokoes. Better tasting than their green cousins. Maybe not as prolific -- usually -- but this year I have them hanging down a'plenty. Much less slimy than the green and present to the mouth as a crisp veg. Ants, regrettably, love them.…
Drag & Drop Gardening with Scurvy Weed as a green mulch: the story so far.
Posted on October 15, 2020 at 23:00 7 Comments 1 Favorite
I invested energy in drag and drop today. Did 2 beds in double quick time.
Just wrenched the verdant Scurvy Weed from its anchorage and dropped it as mulch where it used to grow but a moment before.
I'd been…
ContinueManaging our Vetiver Ventures
Posted on September 25, 2020 at 0:00 9 Comments 1 Favorite
We are on the cusp of this season's great Vetiver venture.
Almost all of the clumps in our backyards have been harvested and we are 'bringing them on' (pictured at right) as divisions which are almost ready to plant out…
ContinueThe Kitchen Garden Comestibles
Posted on September 5, 2020 at 16:00 7 Comments 4 Favorites
Today is a great day in the Kitchen Garden.'Tis also the first day of the rest of its life.It being at peace with the world.…
My Soup Lifestyle (yet again I prattle on about it)
Posted on August 13, 2020 at 23:30 2 Comments 0 Favorites
I eat soup every day for lunch. I love soup....and I guess I'm skilled at soupology.
Essentially my soup making works to a template.
1.STOCK
I make up a weak chicken stock by steaming up chicken necks for the dogs. I always have that on hand. I also make stock by collecting all our leftover bones -- cooked…
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Living Mulch : Scurvy Weed
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 18:38 on March 28, 2020,
Susan said…
Hey Dave, I use "after photo" - it's free but with ads.
- At 9:11 on March 27, 2019,
Dianne Caswell said…
And you probably could do that to Dave.
- At 10:37 on February 2, 2019,
Oh, and I forgot how good his jokes are too????
- At 8:29 on February 2, 2019,
Love the Updated Profile and Avatar, you really have a gift Dave, you are an inspiration to all our Members I am sure. Could I say to all if you are a newer member please take the time to read through some of Dave's Blogs etc I promise you that you will gain a different prospective on how Sand can become Humus. Be sure to read about how Dave has inspired Children to garden at his local school, and his Cooking and Recipes skills have gone from strength to strength.
- At 15:37 on February 23, 2016,
Vinay Nellipudi said…
- Thanks for friend request.
- At 12:06 on January 10, 2015,
Thanks Dave for your recipes ,will you be going to lissas garden visit as I can give you those brazillian spinach if not will bring them over for you cheers
- At 16:52 on December 21, 2014,
Hi Dave havent forgotten you caught up with work .will get them over to you in the new year sometime hope you have a good xmass
- At 8:32 on December 16, 2014,
Hi mate leave us an address at darren_and_deb@hotmail.com and I will get them over to you
- At 21:05 on December 1, 2014,
Thanks for your reply mate I do have flowers but they wouldn't be a metre high due to the very sandy soil and low nutrients even though I did put lots of compost in before planting .I planted them initially to stop the neighbours walking across the front lawn,Your plants sound really healthy and you can look forward to good yields 3 to 4 kilos per plant if your lucky and not forgetting the flowers wich will be a real head turner. cheers
- At 19:51 on November 30, 2014,
Hi Dave didnt want to hijack your latest blog but just wanted to ask about your Jerusalem artichokes as we seem to be the only few blf members growing them .How tall are they do you have any flowers yet always good to compare your plants with others to guage how things are.cheers
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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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