Growing local
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Jeff Kiehne commented on Dave Riley's blog post A 'model' kitchen garden... in the subtropics.Posted on November 2, 2019 at 20:30 3 Comments 1 Favorite
I've been focused on my Vetiver Ventures as my major outdoor activity. Consequently the vegetables and herbs have had to wait their turn before god attends to them.
I am god, you see...either that or a servant.
Whatever: the…
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After years of experimentation I now have a garden that has 'structure'. Less jungling and explosive but easier to manage than in days of yore.
Despite what may have been my past perspective, I have reduced the size of the garden that grows my veg.
Given my space quotient, compared to my BLF peers, this may seem an anathema.
But there…
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I may call on the animal kingdom to help me with my stock, but anything that floats in my soup du jour comes from outback.
Pride of place in the broth is always the radish.
I'm a daikon aficionado and that includes the Watermelon pinks (pictured).
I'm at that stage where I'm beginning to foster a supply line. They are never…
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No rain. Brutal drying westerly winds. Warmer days...This time of year is 'Spring' -- sort of-- but without all the elements converging as they should.
A little precipitation would help. Enough to suppress this waiting and dampen the earth.
But as my ma used to say: be careful what you wish for.
Mind you, 'tis pleasant enough except for the gusts.
If you saw…
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And you probably could do that to Dave.
Oh, and I forgot how good his jokes are too????
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.
Vinay Nellipudi said… DARREN JAMES said… 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
DARREN JAMES said… 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
DARREN JAMES said… Hi mate leave us an address at darren_and_deb@hotmail.com and I will get them over to you
DARREN JAMES said… 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
DARREN JAMES said… 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
Hi Dave, did you manage to get the Snake Beans. If not you may contact me on borgia@tpg.com.au with your address & I will send some.
Jane
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