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Help Identifying Fruiting Trees
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lissa Jul 21, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
A long shot but was wondering if anyone could help identify these fruiting trees that we have lost the labels for.…Continue
Chick weed driving me crazy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine de Saxe Jun 4, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Favorites
We have quite large vegie gardens, I am battling what I think is chickweed, it keeps coming up everywhere, if I plant seeds it comes up with them and there are millions literally, have tried heavy…Continue
Send Email to Help Save Our Bees
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shirley Mar 1, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Favorites
I saw this on another web site and thought if as many people as possible took some action maybe the government will have a re-think! There is an email link at the bottom for you to fill in and…Continue
Kefir Grains
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3gh53iwn0su6j Jul 26, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
I recently obtained some milk Kefir grains and have them happily growing in a jar in the kitchen. Does anyone else grow Kefir that can give me any tips on looking after it and uses. I have had a…Continue
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Some Healthy Juices
Posted on June 8, 2012 at 12:00 5 Comments 0 Favorites
Now the citrus in our garden is right for picking we are enjoying fresh juices every day, hoping to keep away the colds and flu's that are going around.
This one is orange and the last of the dragon fruit.
Orange, pawpaw and banana, yum…
Look what I adopted on the weekend :)
Posted on August 1, 2011 at 9:15 6 Comments 3 Favorites
I adopted these two adorable little creatures on the weekend. We had an old hutch so dusted it off and it was ready to go. We have also made a small (crow proof) pen that we are going to put them in during the day so they can he keep the grass down a little in our orchard, our plan is to move it around daily, hopefully it may cut down on a little of the mowing.
My…
New Lavender Soap
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 21:30 7 Comments 4 Favorites
I made another batch of soap last night, lavender, using lavender essential oil and organic lavender flowers, smells divine, the hardest part now is to wait the month for it to dry before it can be used.
I have started a blog so there are more photos on there…
Tomatoes & Revitalized Herbs
Posted on February 28, 2011 at 7:39 12 Comments 2 Favorites
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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.
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Hi Shirley,
There seem to be fewer niches in the top bar hive for beetles to hide and lay their eggs. I build a trap for the beetles and their larvae under my hives as well. It seems to help but is not a guaranteed solution if you get unlucky with beetle pressure. There is a lure you can use to trap the larvae when they get out of control but I'm waiting for someone to send me the recipe.
Cheers, Tim
Hi Shirley-Alison,
thanks for the friend request. I'll try and keep our upcoming workshops up to date on the Brisbane local food site.
Cheers, Judith
You should attend the garden visits - it's a great way to swap seeds and what not, and to meet likeminded people, get some ideas etc. I've found the two I've been to very inspirational.
I am running a permaculture series starting this weekend coming (Saturday 13 March) at Roma Street Parkland. The first of the series of 3 workshops will be covering the introduction to permaculture and design and the following workshops later in the year will cover the remained of the permaculture course. The difference is that what I offer is an adapted version suitable for those of us living in the suburbs. We will still cover the key permaculture areas though.
Would you like to be part of the action?
Let me know . You can call me if you like 3349 2962
The cost for the Permaculture workshops is $65 per workshop or $185 per series of three. SIngificantly cheaper than doing a live-in permaculture course but just as fun. I'll send you a brochure if you like??