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
Read more…If you were wondering whether to invest more energy into your outback horticultural labours, retail prices are on your side. See article.
While the pandemic has savaged supply lines, the recent floods have devastated crops and shortages have led to p
Read more…I know folk tend to rank their bean preferences. Coming on in my patch is this year's crop of Winged Beans.
This is a no waste approach if you get tired of cleaning pots and breaking roots when transplanting. Also impressive is the muslin cloth watering trick,
Homemade Soil Blocker Maker (free - DIY) - YouTube
Read more…Quite a few years ago, I collected some pieces of an epiphytic cactus from a fallen tree. I think I hoped back then it was a dragonfruit.
Yesterday I ventured out into the yard to discover that during my rain-enforced confinement, I'd had a flower on
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The pit I dug is two wheelbarrow loads deep.
This is the schematic plan. A hole layered with mulch with Vetiver planted on three sides to capture the water as it drains.
The Vetiver slips are planted fist length apart -- 10 cm -
Read more…The water rose in our back yard for the first time in our residential experience. At our neigh bye offsprings' place, the downstairs flooded.
Given that we are on sand, this tells us how much rain the ground had to absorb before it spilled over -- as
Read more…Hello Everyone, we have survived the downpours and found a little creek flowing right through under the house. All the rain made our Cavandish and Blue Java bunches weaken and had to be cut and so we have been busy busy dehydrating the banana fruit
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I have a question about the pinkerton avocado, when do I know when they are ready to pick, I have viewed a few video's on youtube and there are various conflicting stories, I don't want to cut any off my tree as this is the first harvest
Read more…This seemed like a very handy link, so I thought I would share:
Read more…When you garden, it is the done thing to find a 'system' you can hang your hat on.So I had a think, reviewed my habits and perspective and decided that in summary I am of the Syntropic persuasion.
As base principles, Syntropy is very straightforward.
Read more…Well we are going to have a go at Sausage making at home. Ian has not done this since he left for Vietnam War. I will be his assistant, wish me luck. We have just purchasing some butchers gear and fillers and we have both natural and collagen cas
Read more…One day when you have nothing to do, sit down and look at this video. it goes for a while. HERE
See if you could live like this. It's hard to compare as we have more rainfall. I wish I could organise his washing machine setup. The garden shower set
Read more…It's basically rice, coconut, palm sugar and a touch of cardamon steamed in turmeric leaves.
The whole lot absorbs the turmeric aroma, and it is totally DELICIOUS and memorable and not something you'll taste anywhere else in a hurry.
Flattened rice
Read more…Hi all I'm new here so hope this is where I write this.
I've been trying to get a Pepino plant or three but without any luck. Bunnings lists them online but no store I've been to has them or can tell me any stores that do. Does anyone know where I ma
Read more…Has anyone seen reports about avian flu in local media because there seems to be wide spread out breaks and fist saw report on podcast from USA about bad out break in Isreal and that they are importing lots of eggs and if live in Isreal not goi
Read more…To ferment this paste you do need whey --such as from yogurt. But if you are growing turmeric this ferment may be a means to a daily usage.
I take turmeric therapeutically for pain, and it can be an expensive hobby. On top of that turmeric isn't easi
Read more…I've just dug up an established asparagus bed to make room for a Panama berry and so have a bunch of crowns available if anyone is interested.
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Since we have just harvested a few plants, I shot this short video on how to divide a Vetiver clump for planting out.
The DIY is straightforward and since I've divided thousands of clumps I kinda have the knack of it sorted.
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