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Garden tour in summer
It's been pretty warm and dry in Brisbane, Australia. Never the less, some of the garden is still g… Andrew Cumberland Jan 19, 2019 55 views
Japanese quail: an update and more on breeding
The last batch of quail are put out into the yard. A whole new batch are hatched. Andrew Cumberland Jan 7, 2019 58 views
Year in review: 2018
Things went very differently than expected this year on the tiny farm. Here is the 3 biggest events… Andrew Cumberland Dec 31, 2018 26 views
It's nearly summer 2018
A quick update on the tiny farm. Things are looking pretty good but summer is on the way. Andrew Cumberland Nov 27, 2018 52 views
Last of the potato harvest
Emptying the last of the buckets and pots with potatoes. Not my greatest success. I'll add extra dr… Andrew Cumberland Nov 15, 2018 59 views
First potato harvest
I've never grown potatoes before. This is our first potato harvest. Not quite what I expected, but… Andrew Cumberland Nov 7, 2018 100 views
Did the tiny farm survive our absence?
We've returned from our overseas holiday of 5 weeks. Here is a look at how the tiny farm survived w… Andrew Cumberland Oct 26, 2018 93 views
Homesteading drawback - going away
Talking about preparations we have to make on the tiny farm in order to go away for a few weeks. Andrew Cumberland Sep 17, 2018 61 views
Peaches and happy crops
Trying to save the peach crop with a net and other crops going well during spring. Andrew Cumberland Sep 14, 2018 39 views
Started growing potatoes
A quick look around the patch. We've started growing potatoes - some in pots and some in a vertical… Andrew Cumberland Aug 17, 2018 61 views
Moving out of winter
Things are starting to look very different here on the tiny farm as the warmer weather sets in. Andrew Cumberland Jul 29, 2018 87 views
Finally finishing the banana shift
Moving the bananas from both sides of the yard wasn't easy. But, it's done and I am very happy with… Andrew Cumberland Jul 24, 2018 68 views
Another Australian native bee hive split
To start: What started as a straight forward split of the bee hive has become a bit of a mystery. I… Andrew Cumberland Jun 26, 2018 83 views
What's growing on at the Manor
Quick update about what's going well on the tiny farm in June 2018 (mid-winter). Andrew Cumberland Jun 24, 2018 100 views
Storing eggs part 2
I stored my chicken eggs in summer in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGSmT5gQv4 It's… Andrew Cumberland Jun 8, 2018 72 views
Quail in spicy orange sauce
I may get some hate for this, but I will repeat: males in any quail flock need to be managed/culled… Andrew Cumberland May 26, 2018 56 views
Finally completed the aquaponics grow bed
The new aquaponics grow bed is finally in place. We will be able to move on with the rest of the ba… Andrew Cumberland Apr 6, 2018 112 views
Rebuilding the tiny farm part 2: framework of the new aquaponics bed
The first step in replacing the aquaponics grow bed is to build the frame. This time, I want to mak… Andrew Cumberland Mar 26, 2018 89 views
Rat Proof Bed
The damn rats pushed me one step too far! Andrew Cumberland Mar 11, 2018 100 views
Aquaponics disaster - or an opportunity for a new yard
We've had a lot of rain lately. The big aquaponics bed has failed. None-the-less, it offers the cha… Andrew Cumberland Feb 26, 2018 100 views
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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.)
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