About

Birthday:

January 4


About me:

Individual


I am currently involved with the following community gardens and groups:

Port Curtis Organic Gowers & Seed Savers


I am interested in:

Organic Growing. Bushwalking. Outdoor activities.Cooking & Eating Healthy food. Spinning & Weaving.


Blog posts

Sex life of Pumpkins

Posted by Jane on March 23, 2014 at 12:44pm

I grow Jap pumpkins they just pop up when ready & need pruning to stop them overrunning the whole garden. Last year, a very wet year I dispaired of them setting fruit, lots of male flowers in Feb March & April but very few females which…

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Autum Planting in CQ

Posted by Jane on February 18, 2014 at 5:59pm

Would not usually start planting my winter crops here in CQ till at least March but the weather this year has tempted me to start early with some nice overcast days & light rain. Carrots germinated in a week, usually expect at least 10…

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Greenpeace Action

Posted by Jane on February 18, 2013 at 4:59pm

Right now, a group of beverage industry giants led by Coca Cola are taking the Northern Territory Government to court for starting the territory’s first ever ‘Cash for Containers’ recycling scheme. If Coca Cola’s lawyers win the case, it could…

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  • Crystal April 15, 2014 at 7:46pm
    Thanks Jane! I lived in Emerald for 7 years when I was a child but never ventured to Beneraby. Looking forward to learning from your blog posts.
  • Christine Cox April 13, 2014 at 12:32pm
    Hi Jane I thought I was in the process of downsizing too moved from House to house finally I thought when we got to Chermside this was it but my husband filled what was left of my yard of rambling garden with aquaponics and then announced he needed more land and promptly bought Blackbutt 17 acres He is looking forward to planting that out too.
  • Lissa December 2, 2012 at 3:24pm

    Shockingly remiss! :) Don't know that got by. Fixed now anyway. Have a great Christmas up there Jane - must be getting hot for you too.

  • Donna July 7, 2010 at 8:18pm
    Thank you so much for the seeds Jane! They arrived in the mail today and I have put the fresh ones out to dry. :)
  • Jane December 22, 2009 at 5:50pm
    Sorry I meant Homegrowers Exchange, could not remember the name. think this site is better because it serves a smaller area, & those of you in Brisbane can get together.
  • Donna December 22, 2009 at 1:03pm
    Not sure which the WA forum is? I am a member of Aussies Living Simply, Red Chilli and have been on Homegrowers Exchange but don't post there any more.
  • Jane December 22, 2009 at 9:01am
    Thanks Donna, will join when I have a bit more time
  • Donna December 21, 2009 at 6:17pm
    Welcome aboard, 30 years experience is very welcome!! If you join the Group Brisbane Seed Savers I am happy to post you seeds you are interested in - I usually create a post each month with what I have...
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