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Mystery Root Vegetable
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jodie Miller Apr 24, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi All,Does anyone know what this root vegetable would be? I think it was part of the green manure mix I had in from January.... It is slightly soft (as in high water content, unlike a carrot), one…Continue
Bulk flours, fruit and veg on the Northside
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Cumberland Mar 6, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Favorites
Does anyone know where to buy bulk in Brisbane? ie : 5 kg flour, etc, fruit and veg? Anywhere closer than Rocklea markets to the Northside?Posted by Liz Pardede on March 2, 2013 at 16:04Continue
Fruit flies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lissa Feb 13, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
Is anybody else inundated by fruit flies at the moment? I don't even have any fruit growing, but we have them everywhere. They come home in the kids lunch boxes, they are in the bird's cage, eating…Continue
How big do Mulberry trees grow?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine de Saxe Jan 21, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
Does anyone know if mulberry trees have widespread root systems and what sort of height they grow to?Continue
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The Plot
Posted on January 16, 2013 at 20:34 9 Comments 3 Favorites
Getting the plot started has involved laying down lots and lots of straw (lucerne and normal straw). I then ordered some green manure seeds and had just planted them last Wed. To my amazement and complete delight, I discovered today the first fruits of my labours in the form of Lab Lab beans as part of the green manure. To some, it may not be a great achievement, but to me, it is the beginning of a hopefully long and fruitful relationship with the garden (hoping I have inherited my grandad's…
ContinueThe start...
Posted on January 16, 2013 at 20:22 4 Comments 1 Favorite
My garden to date has consisted of herbs and tomatoes in pots. The tomatoes did ok crop-wise, but have long since succumbed to the summer heat. The remaining herbs and pots below. The chillies are going crazy, the basil is doing well and the capsicum not so great.…
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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.)
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Hey Liz - I'll pm you with my mobile when you add me as a friend. Otherwise, tell your dad to ring me on the mobile number on the certificate. He just needs to use the "book now" tab to choose a date. This Sunday's class is pretty empty if he is free.
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LOL. No worries Liz. Glad you found it.
welcome Liz :)
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