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…
ContinueAdded by Ron Hyde on November 27, 2020 at 8:34 — 5 Comments
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
Added by Barbara Tealby on November 11, 2020 at 8:03 — 12 Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by Susan on November 9, 2020 at 19:56 — 13 Comments
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.…
Added by Dave Riley on November 6, 2020 at 0:00 — 6 Comments
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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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