Search results

I know this has been covered before but this is a last ditch attempt for a solution before I remove citrus trees. I have been growing citrus for several years and over that time I have a continual problem with aphids, mealy bugs and citrus leaf miner. As well as other pests I haven’t identified...

Looking to get chickens again in the next few months. In the past for watering I have used PVC pipe with the little cups screwed into the bottom. These do work great but found at times they can become blocked with dirt from the chooks or dust being kicked up from them. I did lift them off the...

What is the Kratky Method? This method was discovered by B.A. Kratky from the University of Hawaii. One of the easiest hydroponic methods for growing vegetables. All you need is a container/reservoir to put water and nutrients in for the plants. A lid with holes cut in to hold net pots that...

As mentioned previously with hubby health issues and me having to take most of the load around the place I had a break from growing veggies for the year. Just now getting back into it but his health issue made me realise I need to find easier and simpler way of doing things. Less back breaking...

Reading posts about critters, thought I’d share this. This was taken last year when I can some carrots growing. Put my hand in amongst the carrots and nearly put my hand on this. We had a lot of issues with rats eating the produce and I guess this little thought he would help out and have...

Well after a years break from growing any veggies due to hubby’s health I finally got some time to get back into the veggie patch. Quick note of hubby’s health, he is still improving and on medication and specialist care, few set backs along the way, it’s a long slow road to full recovery. It...

I have a heap of strawberry plants in a bed and I want to move them/store them. I read somewhere that you can store the bare rooted strawberry plants in the freezer, is this correct, how do I go about that? So the idea is I want to pull the plants out and keep/store the bare rooted plants until...

We are not ones for sharing private health information on a public forum but I feel this is very relevant to the people on this forum and I know others have used Tip Mulch, so feel it is my duty to warn others of the potential danger of using it. It’s a long story so bear with me. 4 months or...

My hubby and I do a lot of camping when we holiday but every now and then we may find we need to stay in a local motel. Like many others we have use sites like Wotif and Tivago to book our motel not realises the consequences for the actual motel. Dick Smith shines a light on this issue and...

This is one of my hives of native stingless bees, I have 2 now as this one was recently split a few months ago and is doing well. Love the bees with all the pollen, amazing creatures.

I haven't had a lot of success with growing potatoes over the last few years but I'm learning :) So fed up of the shops bought spuds that don't even last a week before they start growing. This year I planted nearly 2kg of spuds in a raised garden bed and was thrilled with the results 10.32kg...

Had a little visitor to our back patio on Friday. Nice to see and the first one we have seen in the 4 years we have been here. Also saw 2 different type of frogs last night. Must be doing something right :) I know getting rid of the snakes :)

This isn't my information but has come from Annette McFarlane. http://www.annettemcfarlane.com PDF link to Citrus Guide for growing citrus in SEQ. It's wonderful she freely shares this info with her readers. http://www.annettemcfarlane.com/Citrus-Guide.pdf

This isn't my information but has come from Annette McFarlane. http://www.annettemcfarlane.com Attached (I hope) is a pdf she has created that she shared on her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/globalgardener I heard her speak at the Sunshine Coast garden show in July and she was great :)...

After any reviews, experience with retractable hoses of any brand. I've always had cheap hoses that kink and twist, drives me crazy. Current hose has had it and needs replacing. Hoselink is going to be at the Qld garden show in a few weeks so fingers crossed they have some good deals. I...

We seem to be getting a few spam posts, this last week. Be good if there was a way to automatically delete their silly posts. I honestly don't get why people do this, what a waste of time. Go away people

Wondering if anyone has had any experience with tried bird netting that has a stainless steel wire through it. It supposed to be ok for possums as well. Just wondering if anyone has used it or knows anything about it whether it is indeed strong enough to stop possums. We have big issues with...

I know @Mark has these as I just read his review. How have you found them Mark? I just bought some from Ozfarmer. Anyone else tried them. I’ve never done any fermenting before, I went to a workshop yesterday so are keen to try some.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a garden knife to harvest veggies, could also be used for pruning some stems like banana leaves, cutting banana fruit down etc. Preferable under the $20 mark as this is for Christam ideas and we have a price limit :) I currently use a kitchen knife in the...

I’m very excited to have my first banana fruit growing. These are lady fingers that are growing in a pot. I’ll be putting some bags over them as we have flying foxes and possums here.