Growing local

November 2020 Blog Posts (5)

First Post as a New Member

Hi Everyone

Just joined, looks a great site to be involved in, hope I can contribute some worth while stuff that others might get something out of.

For my first foray into the site I thought I would post a pic of the latest addition to my garden, top bar…

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Added by Ron Hyde on November 27, 2020 at 8:34 — 5 Comments

To cure or not to cure - Sweet potatoes, that is.

I've just harvested my pot of sweet potatoes. (YAY) I notice that authors from America seem to advocate curing the tubers for some weeks at specific temperature and humidity (a lot of fuss, it seems to me), yet Aussie authors pay little attention to the idea of curing them. Does anyone have specific experience in the harvesting and storing of sweet potatoes? Is 'curing' all that important? I tried curing mine in the sun last year, and ended up damaging the tubers.

Added by Barbara Tealby on November 22, 2020 at 20:35 — 10 Comments

Getting into quails

Having dipped my toes in the quail waters (thanks, Andy) - I am considering going a bit further and getting an incubator to hatch a few replacements for my old girls. Does anyone have any hints about the best small incubator to get, and where to get one?

I'm not planning to get into major production any time soon, and am yet to slaughter any birds - probably won't do away with any of the four I've got, as they all have names.... It has been pointed out to me that perhaps it would be better… Continue

Added by Barbara Tealby on November 11, 2020 at 8:03 — 12 Comments

November 2020

Hi all,

Well, the season has been kind. Obligatory harvest shot from 2 weeks ago. Last of my brassicas other than Kale which is holding out fairly well.

The daughters job is to now look after the chickens and harvest eggs - she doesn't collect and this is the result of 3 days. (BTW she doesn't neglect the chooks. She just…

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Added by Susan on November 9, 2020 at 19:56 — 13 Comments

My garden of earthly delights.

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.…