Stingless bees - what could go wrong?
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Dianne Caswell
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- Brisbane Western Suburbs
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Share Farming Opportunity - certified organic farm
Started Jan 24 0 Replies 1 Favorite
A sharefarming opportunity Eugenie Navarre is offering the opportunity for someone to come and share farm on her certified organic farm. Machinery not provided. Macalister, near Dalby, QLD Phone…Continue
Wanted new and out of the ordinary ferns and Accent Plants
Started this discussion. Last reply by Susan Oct 6, 2018. 5 Replies 1 Favorite
Realizing this is a non Edible Request, I beg Pardon.I am planting up a new Fern Garden and am on the hunt for New or Unusual Ferns and Accent Plants. Some of my available area to plant in is in Full…Continue
WHOLE LEMON CAKE with GLAZED LEMON SLICES
Started Jul 24, 2018 0 Replies 2 Favorites
Here you will find a Recipe for WHOLE LEMON CAKE with GLAZED LEMON SLICES. I don't know where the Recipe originated but I am sure it would be from a country where Lemons are plentiful. I could be…Continue
Great time of the year for making cheese
Started this discussion. Last reply by Che Corrie Jul 24, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Favorite
I am wanting to make Cheese on Saturday 28th (Feta, Ricotta and Camembert Cheese) & Sunday 29th (a Hard Cheese). I am looking for someone to make Cheese with as it is nice for me to have someone…Continue
Dianne Caswell's Events
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GARDEN VISIT
October 27, 2019 from 10am to 12pm – Address will be sent closer event
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Dianne Caswell's Page
Profile Information
- I am interested in:
- We live on a fairly normal suburban 750sq metre block, all available space utilized.
I am a Moon Gardener. I enjoy Companion Planting.
We grow many miniature Fruit Trees in pots, a small Veggie Patch and Herb Garden.
Have started Bag Gardening and have a Blueberry and Alpine Strawberry Patch as well as Rose and Perennial Gardens.
We have Native Bees, Blue Tongue Lizards and Many Birds.
Breadmaking, Preserving, Fermenting and Cooking are other passions of mine.
- I can offer (you can't offer too much or too little - we don't mind)
- Information, Products and/or Services, Plants and Produce, Garden Materials, Events, Gardening Help
- What I am looking for:
- Information, Products and/or Services, Plants or Produce, Garden Materials, Community Involvement, Other
- Location
- Brisbane Western Suburbs
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Dianne's 1st Day back into the Garden
Posted on April 14, 2018 at 19:30 6 Comments 4 Favorites
Here are some photos of how the garden is looking at the moment.
Dianne's first day in the garden. Not a very flattering photos. But this is me after 8 weeks in hospital.…
Continue WE WELCOME AUTUMN 2017
Posted on March 26, 2017 at 19:49 11 Comments 6 Favorites
It has been a very busy time here since you were all at the GV Last year. We have transformed our Front Gardens into Food and Fruit Gardens. My love of Citrus stands out and since being introduced to so many Sub Tropical Fruits both from Members and our Visit to Daley's last year, you will find our Front Garden now very edible.…
Continue GARDEN VISITS CALENDAR 2017
Posted on December 21, 2016 at 22:09 0 Comments 1 Favorite
Please find attached the 2017 GARDEN VISITS CALENDAR it is filling quickly. Thank you to all member who have helped by Hosting next years GV's, a Special thanks must go to our new members. We are still needing the months that are clear to be filled. If you would like to host a GV, please Personal Message me.
Next year some of the GV's will include Talks/Presentation/etc.…
Continue SUMMER 2016-17, WHAT ARE YOU SOWING, PLANTING, PREPARING, DESIGNING-REDESIGNING FOR YOUR GARDEN
Posted on December 3, 2016 at 12:19 17 Comments 1 Favorite
Well Summer is here. We have felt the brunt of the first storms for the Season, some of us left with a mess to clean up and others with some lovely rain added to their tanks. As we feel the extremes of Summer so do our Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs, Plants and Trees. Whilst some are very good at coping with the stresses of Summer others need help. So it's time to think about how we can help our plants along.
Mulching is important, as is keeping the water up. There are many forms of…
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Dianne Caswell left a comment for Claire Tofler"Good Evening Claire, Welcome to Brisbane Local Foods (BLF).
Here at the top of the page, you will find many GROUPS to join. One of these is the GARDEN VISITS, 2019 GARDEN VISITS CALENDAR. I am sure you would enjoy visiting our member’s…"
Andrew Cumberland commented on Dianne Caswell's event 'Special Event - Brookfield Nursery - A botanical bistro nestled in a garden setting'"I won't be there tomorrow Becky. I will get you some raw honey by hook or crook. I'll pm you when I do and we can meet up. Give Paul a hug for me. "
Becky commented on Dianne Caswell's event 'Special Event - Brookfield Nursery - A botanical bistro nestled in a garden setting'"Hello all,
Paul and I + 1 will be late tomorrow because of Paul's hyperbaric treatment.
I can't remember 2 people I spoke to at the last GV, offhand, who can get raw honey dripped for us and was going to have it on hand at this next GV…"
Valerie might attend Dianne Caswell's event
Special Event - Brookfield Nursery - A botanical bistro nestled in a garden setting at Brookfield Garden Centre, 2371 Moggill Road
February 17, 2019 from 11:30am to 3pm
Dianne Caswell commented on Andrew Cumberland's videoAustralian native bees A gentle way to split the hive
"Very interesting, I have just gone outside to check on the newly split hives and what is sitting on top, a beautiful Big Green Tree Frog.. Don't know if this is good or bad.. has, he/she found a good place to sit for free food???"
Dianne Caswell left a comment for Jeff Shepherd"Good Morning Jeff , Welcome to Brisbane Local Foods (BLF).
Here at the top of the page, you will find many GROUPS to join. One of these is the GARDEN VISITS, 2019 GARDEN VISITS CALENDAR. I am sure you would enjoy visiting our member’s gardens.…"
CHERYL SLAPP might attend Dianne Caswell's eventSafe and organic pest control solutions at Stones Corner Library, 280 Logan Road, Greenslopes
March 9, 2019 from 10am to 12pm
WHENSat 9 Mar 2019 • 10:00am - 12:00pmVENUEStones Corner Library, 280 Logan Road, Greenslopes AGE RANGEYoung adults, Adults, SeniorsBOOKINGSBookings required. Phone Stones Corner Library on 07 3403 2170 to reserve your place.COSTFreeEVENT TYPEGreen, WorkshopDETAILSLearn how to recognise some common pests found in South East Queensland gardens and nature’s antidotes to them. This…See More
CHERYL SLAPP might attend Dianne Caswell's eventGARDEN VISIT - and talk on the Propagation and Growing of Figs at Address will be sent closer event
April 28, 2019 from 10am to 12pm
SUNDAY Sunday 28th April 10.00am TO 12.00pmThe address will be sent closer the date. The address is always sent to your email you signed up with, if it is different you will need to change it in your profileMichael has written up a little about his garden -I live on a small [420m2] flat block with a 3 bedroom house on it so…See More
CHERYL SLAPP is attending Dianne Caswell's eventGARDEN VISIT - at Christa at Ian's at Address will be sent closer event
March 17, 2019 from 10am to 12pm
SUNDAY Sunday 17th March 10.00am TO 12.00pmThe address will be sent closer the date. The address is always sent to your email you signed up with, if it is different you will need to change it in your profilea Message from Christa about her garden -Our Zillmere Garden has many young plants, most of them in blue 100 litre…See More
Andrew Cumberland commented on Dianne Caswell's event 'Special Event - Brookfield Nursery - A botanical bistro nestled in a garden setting'"My Rozie is working with the flooding."
Susan is attending Dianne Caswell's eventSpecial Event - Brookfield Nursery - A botanical bistro nestled in a garden setting at Brookfield Garden Centre, 2371 Moggill Road
February 17, 2019 from 11:30am to 3pm
Dianne Caswell left a comment for Katrina Smith"Good Morning Katina, Welcome to Brisbane Local Foods (BLF).
Here at the top of the page, you will find many GROUPS to join. One of these is the GARDEN VISITS, 2019 GARDEN VISITS CALENDAR. I am sure you would enjoy visiting our member’s…"
Dianne Caswell commented on Dave Riley's photoMexican style fermented chili sauce
"Hi Dave, I have just found a jar of Fermented Chilli that we made at your place a couple of years ago, what do you think would you still eat it... as I would like to use it. Thanks for the Mexican Recipe, we are great lovers of Mexican Food.."
Comment Wall (69 comments)
- At 8:58 on February 2, 2019,
Dave Riley said…
Taking up Dianne's theme...next week I turn water into wine and get the Walking Onions to run.
- At 15:13 on July 11, 2018,
Che Corrie said… Thank you Dianne for the welcome and all the information. Sorry it took so long to get back, I've been unwell. Definitely interested in some garden visits, though don't think I have very much to offer at this stage.
- At 10:27 on July 10, 2018,
Sid Saghe said… Thank you Dianne! I'm excited to do some visits - though this Saturday I have earmarked for the Garden Show at Nambour! Keen to get some good learning in, I'm only what I consider a level one gardener (only just able to keep things alive without killing them at this stage) so I have a lot to learn.
- At 20:14 on June 19, 2018,
Micheline Haddad said… Thank you Dianne!
- At 22:08 on June 2, 2018,
lynda shale said… Thanks Dianne for your warm welcome into BLF's informative community...looking forward to exploring the site and hopefully being able to contribute in some way in the future :)
- At 11:26 on May 1, 2018, Rachel Bekessy said…
Hi Dianne, Thanks for that lovely welcome email. I am just about drooling over your photos - your garden and kitchen are amazing! I can't decide whether to explore BLF's pages more, or rush out into the garden and plant coriander and nasturtiums right now!
- At 10:45 on April 29, 2018,
Karon Swift said… Good morning Dianne, thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know everyone
- At 20:25 on April 8, 2018,
Andrew Cumberland said… It's WONDERFUL to have you back Dianne! You have been greatly missed.
- At 10:44 on April 8, 2018, Anne Clancy said…
Thanks Dianne,
Looking forward to learing and have joined some other groups associated with the page. Just got to get used to the internet group as i have gotten used to seeing everything on facebook these days.
Looking forward to picking up knowlage from those in the know.
Regards Anne
- At 6:50 on January 23, 2018, Adam Baker said…
Hi Dianne,
Thanks for the friend request! Re hosting a garden visit in September, a bit of info about our place... it is a duplex on a battle-axe block, so parking is on the street- however there is plenty of room. Then if everyone can just walk up the driveway and to the duplex on the right hand side. It is all flat ground, easy to get around and kid- friendly. Ourr little girl, Sophie, will be 2 by September)
We rent and everything we have in the garden is designed to be able to pack up and take with us to the next place. Having only been in Brisbane for 6 months I am still getting things going again, but hopefully by September there will be a bit more to see!
It is a very small block, but I aim to utilise as much space as possible. I have edibles in pots, some hydroponics and (hopefully by september) at least have made a start on the aquaponics. Also worms and native bees. The bees will be due for a split soon- perhaps we can do that at the Garden visit?
Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info. Cheers!
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