Rather than filling the 26/6/22 invitation thread, here goes: Andrew replied to my offer for members to visit my West End butterfly and wildlife garden for a tour and discussion about encouraging increased biodiversity by grow
I thought it would be a good idea to list some "must have" plants for Brisbane gardens. Feel free to chip in. I'm hoping this thread might become a good resource for all of us.
I popped in to see a few of my local members today. Spent 5 seconds fixing a vaccuum cleaner and was rewarded by Chris recommending a couple of books that I also really liked the look of. Best of all, they were written by a South-east Queensland lo
My turmeric had died down, and I was concerned that it may be starting to rot with all the rain. So I decided to dig it up. Originally I planted just 4 small rhizomes, but harvested about a kilo, so I was very happy.
As I spend more time in the garden, I come to realise the difference and benefit of investing in quality garden tools. Though may be more expensive at the outset, they tend to not only last longer but also do the job well. This can save time and effo
Andy thought he would make this the new pickling thread so that most things relating to the pickle can be added here. Below is the first post in 2010 by Lissa:
Please copy and paste any of your discussions etc into here.
Given food prices or even if you harvest your own, you don't want to waste the cabbage you grew or purchased because it is so hard to eat your way through it all.
Aside from sauerkraut, stir fry, slaw, rolls and kimchi there aren't that many options i
I have recently returned from a planting expedition on the Western Downs. Davy Vetiver spent his days there digging, dividing and planting like some greened up invader hell-bent on colonisation.
I have somewhere between 20 and 50 (I didn't count them, I admit it) mature aloe vera plants to give away. Could be planted or processed in some way I guess.
I also have a bunch of Malabar chestnut seedlings in ground which can be dug up for anyone w