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I'm still learning about all of this, and I tend to take it all with a grain of salt... but this is one of those topics where you know the truth because you get healthier crops, less diseases, and...

I'm still learning about all of this, and I tend to take it all with a grain of salt... but this is one of those topics where you know the truth because you get healthier crops, less diseases, and feel yourself getting happier. I suspect staying offline would contribute to being happier, but I...

I'm still learning about all of this, and I tend to take it all with a grain of salt... but this is one of those topics where you know the truth because you get healthier crops, less diseases, and feel yourself getting happier. I suspect staying...

I'm still learning about all of this, and I tend to take it all with a grain of salt... but this is one of those topics where you know the truth because you get healthier crops, less diseases, and...

Matthew Duke, Oct 2, 2019

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Matthew Duke: Oct 7, 2019

Newbie from North East Victoria

G'day Brian, Welcome to the forum (from another recent inductee). Re the raised garden beds, I found the Bunnings beds to be quite over-priced. Aldi recently had a line of raised garden beds (and...

G'day Brian, Welcome to the forum (from another recent inductee). Re the raised garden beds, I found the Bunnings beds to be quite over-priced. Aldi recently had a line of raised garden beds (and may still have some surplus stock) for $18 (1200 x 900 x 300). I think we ended up getting 13 of...

G'day Brian, Welcome to the forum (from another recent inductee). Re the raised garden beds, I found the Bunnings beds to be quite over-priced. Aldi recently had a line of raised garden beds (and may still have some surplus stock) for $18 (1200...

G'day Brian, Welcome to the forum (from another recent inductee). Re the raised garden beds, I found the Bunnings beds to be quite over-priced. Aldi recently had a line of raised garden beds (and...

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BeeTee, Sep 23, 2019

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DanRicho: Oct 7, 2019

I've run out of room!

Run out of room!! :ROFL:

Love it! I just wrote a post about grafted apples so have a look at that for possible answers.

Run out of room!! :ROFL:

Love it! I just wrote a post about grafted apples so have a look at that for possible answers.

Run out of room!! :ROFL:

Love it! I just wrote a post about grafted apples so have a look at that for possible answers.

Run out of room!! :ROFL:

Love it! I just wrote a post about grafted apples so have a look at that for possible answers.

DanRicho, Oct 1, 2019

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ClissAT: Oct 3, 2019

New guy, from South East Queensland, Australia

Hi ClissAT. I went to Bunnings today. I could only get Yates Liquid Copper so I hope that is ok. Thanks again, Dan

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DTK, Sep 23, 2019

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DTK: Sep 29, 2019

Hi from central queensland

Thank ClissAT we are about 50km from Gladstone who's average rainfall to now is about 650mm they have had about 250 and our area even less. We have some small springs but only one is still making...

Thank ClissAT we are about 50km from Gladstone who's average rainfall to now is about 650mm they have had about 250 and our area even less. We have some small springs but only one is still making water but we leave that for the wildlife . Had a bore put down good water but only 350lph so have 2...

Thank ClissAT we are about 50km from Gladstone who's average rainfall to now is about 650mm they have had about 250 and our area even less. We have some small springs but only one is still making water but we leave that for the wildlife . Had a...

Thank ClissAT we are about 50km from Gladstone who's average rainfall to now is about 650mm they have had about 250 and our area even less. We have some small springs but only one is still making...

Wedgetail, Sep 22, 2019

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Wedgetail: Sep 29, 2019

Tip New to Illinois, new to gardening/farming!

Thank you ClissAT! I've been using the Old Farmers Almanac for general advice and Chicago Botanic Garden's website for local advice. We'll definitely have to bring some of the plants in for the...

Thank you ClissAT! I've been using the Old Farmers Almanac for general advice and Chicago Botanic Garden's website for local advice. We'll definitely have to bring some of the plants in for the winter... I'll need to convince wife the bugs won't be a problem, we live in an apartment so we're...

Thank you ClissAT! I've been using the Old Farmers Almanac for general advice and Chicago Botanic Garden's website for local advice. We'll definitely have to bring some of the plants in for the winter... I'll need to convince wife the bugs...

Thank you ClissAT! I've been using the Old Farmers Almanac for general advice and Chicago Botanic Garden's website for local advice. We'll definitely have to bring some of the plants in for the...

vikinglord13, Aug 28, 2019

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vikinglord13: Sep 9, 2019

My raised beds arrive tomorrow

Mark has a great video on Hugelkultur - Definition: Hügelkultur is a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is...

Mark has a great video on Hugelkultur - Definition: Hügelkultur is a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is later planted as a raised bed. I suggest giving that a watch and researching this method if It...

Mark has a great video on Hugelkultur - Definition: Hügelkultur is a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is later planted as a raised bed. I suggest giving...

Mark has a great video on Hugelkultur - Definition: Hügelkultur is a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is...

Judith, Aug 27, 2019

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Dean Gallagher: Aug 30, 2019

happy life

Yes, l left them out while l went in to town and they meet me at the car, l have 21 and a rooster, love the girls.

Charlie’swife, Aug 14, 2019

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Charlie’swife: Aug 19, 2019

Aiming at solo self-sufficiency! VIC/TAS

Hi AuG, welcome. Sandy soil isn't all that bad once you know a few tricks to deal with it. Check out your local permaculture group who will have all the lowdown on making it work for you. Also by...

Hi AuG, welcome. Sandy soil isn't all that bad once you know a few tricks to deal with it. Check out your local permaculture group who will have all the lowdown on making it work for you. Also by 'searching' 'gardening in sandy soil' on both YouTube and google, you should come up with plenty of...

Hi AuG, welcome. Sandy soil isn't all that bad once you know a few tricks to deal with it. Check out your local permaculture group who will have all the lowdown on making it work for you. Also by 'searching' 'gardening in sandy soil' on both...

Hi AuG, welcome. Sandy soil isn't all that bad once you know a few tricks to deal with it. Check out your local permaculture group who will have all the lowdown on making it work for you. Also by...

Cassandra, Aug 12, 2019

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ClissAT: Aug 18, 2019

New member in Wales

Thanks so much! Everyone has been so kind on this forum !

Caroline22, Aug 11, 2019

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Caroline22: Aug 15, 2019

Hi. New to gardening

Thanks. I can't yet plant anything as have to organise garden beds. Currently grass so will be a work in progress. Due to a big digging dog is going to mean extra planning to keep her out of the...

Thanks. I can't yet plant anything as have to organise garden beds. Currently grass so will be a work in progress. Due to a big digging dog is going to mean extra planning to keep her out of the veg area ie fencing. No a raised bed won't work unless it's so tall i use a ladder to work in it ....

Thanks. I can't yet plant anything as have to organise garden beds. Currently grass so will be a work in progress. Due to a big digging dog is going to mean extra planning to keep her out of the veg area ie fencing. No a raised bed won't work...

Thanks. I can't yet plant anything as have to organise garden beds. Currently grass so will be a work in progress. Due to a big digging dog is going to mean extra planning to keep her out of the...

Lego, Aug 5, 2019

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Lego: Aug 11, 2019

Hi from UK/NZ

I feel like I am "late to the self sufficient party"! I have been on the verge of all this for decades! Most of our children have left home, giving us a chance to focus on ourselves. Our eldest...

I feel like I am "late to the self sufficient party"! I have been on the verge of all this for decades! Most of our children have left home, giving us a chance to focus on ourselves. Our eldest son lives in our UK home (hopefully weeding, tying up the roses and grapes while we are away). We are...

I feel like I am "late to the self sufficient party"! I have been on the verge of all this for decades! Most of our children have left home, giving us a chance to focus on ourselves. Our eldest son lives in our UK home (hopefully weeding, tying...

I feel like I am "late to the self sufficient party"! I have been on the verge of all this for decades! Most of our children have left home, giving us a chance to focus on ourselves. Our eldest...

Antoinette James, Aug 7, 2019

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Antoinette James: Aug 9, 2019

Hello

Hi, from where I live, I could walk to the north cape without getting wet feet, no island. Cape Piai is a tourist trap with a few restaurants and not a city. And no, not Singapore, it's also an...

Hi, from where I live, I could walk to the north cape without getting wet feet, no island. Cape Piai is a tourist trap with a few restaurants and not a city. And no, not Singapore, it's also an island eve though there are bridges across but still an island. Cheers, epic

Hi, from where I live, I could walk to the north cape without getting wet feet, no island. Cape Piai is a tourist trap with a few restaurants and not a city. And no, not Singapore, it's also an island eve though there are bridges across but...

Hi, from where I live, I could walk to the north cape without getting wet feet, no island. Cape Piai is a tourist trap with a few restaurants and not a city. And no, not Singapore, it's also an...

epic, Jul 21, 2019

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epic: Jul 28, 2019

Hello from Tacoma, WA, USA

I've learned that it's helpful to be very clear on international forums. :cool:

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Charlie Fricke, Jul 18, 2019

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Charlie Fricke: Jul 22, 2019

Rodents in video seed stealing

Hi Ron and welcome. We've all experienced rodent theft! We'd love to watch the video but there's no link in your post That will be due to you being a new member. Its something like either 3days...

Hi Ron and welcome. We've all experienced rodent theft! We'd love to watch the video but there's no link in your post That will be due to you being a new member. Its something like either 3days you have to be a member or 3posts before you can add a link. So you've been a member for more than...

Hi Ron and welcome. We've all experienced rodent theft! We'd love to watch the video but there's no link in your post That will be due to you being a new member. Its something like either 3days you have to be a member or 3posts before you can...

Hi Ron and welcome. We've all experienced rodent theft! We'd love to watch the video but there's no link in your post That will be due to you being a new member. Its something like either 3days...

Ron Ballantyne, Jul 16, 2019

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ClissAT: Jul 21, 2019

Sunshine Coast

HI ClissAT, I have been reading some of your posts. Love your research!

We are off grid in the sticks. Lots to do. Thanks for the welcome. Inis

HI ClissAT, I have been reading some of your posts. Love your research!

We are off grid in the sticks. Lots to do. Thanks for the welcome. Inis

HI ClissAT, I have been reading some of your posts. Love your research!

We are off grid in the sticks. Lots to do. Thanks for the welcome. Inis

HI ClissAT, I have been reading some of your posts. Love your research!

We are off grid in the sticks. Lots to do. Thanks for the welcome. Inis

Inisrose, Jul 12, 2019

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Inisrose: Jul 13, 2019

Star apples

Hello I have 3 star apple trees that I planted from seeds Two are bearing Delicious

Isa, Jul 13, 2019

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Isa: Jul 13, 2019

Ello ello!

Thanks Mary! How do you find the growing climate all the way down there in SA?

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Dean Gallagher, Jun 25, 2019

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Dean Gallagher: Jul 9, 2019

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Hi from the hunter valley!

Hey Tam, How is the move going? We are in the Hunter Valley as well. I'm keen to see updates from you and see what you are growing in the same area

Tam, May 31, 2019

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Dean Gallagher: Jul 9, 2019

G’day from Perth WA

Oh wow, that is one serious gardening you have going over there, Jack. Self-sufficient is an awesome concept and the way to go in life. Don't forget to add flowers to your containers for the...

Oh wow, that is one serious gardening you have going over there, Jack. Self-sufficient is an awesome concept and the way to go in life. Don't forget to add flowers to your containers for the pollinators. You know, years ago, I grew some strawberries, herns, and potatoes in them bags you get at...

Oh wow, that is one serious gardening you have going over there, Jack. Self-sufficient is an awesome concept and the way to go in life. Don't forget to add flowers to your containers for the pollinators. You know, years ago, I grew some...

Oh wow, that is one serious gardening you have going over there, Jack. Self-sufficient is an awesome concept and the way to go in life. Don't forget to add flowers to your containers for the...

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Jack H, Jun 15, 2019

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Mary Playford: Jul 8, 2019

Starky

Oi there Wayne, welcome to the group.

Starky, Jun 26, 2019

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Mary Playford: Jul 8, 2019

Hello to all.

Welcome to the group, Paul. Nice setup you have going there. I hope the weather is kind to you over there on the east coast. Click on the Forum and create a post to update your garden as we go....

Welcome to the group, Paul. Nice setup you have going there. I hope the weather is kind to you over there on the east coast. Click on the Forum and create a post to update your garden as we go. Cheers!

Welcome to the group, Paul. Nice setup you have going there. I hope the weather is kind to you over there on the east coast. Click on the Forum and create a post to update your garden as we go....

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Paul Mathews, May 31, 2019

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Mary Playford: Jul 8, 2019

Hi from Collie WA

Since writing this I have re watched several episodes and have been online buying seeds that I cannot get locally. I have built another raised bed and have planted garlic, onions, bought and...

Since writing this I have re watched several episodes and have been online buying seeds that I cannot get locally. I have built another raised bed and have planted garlic, onions, bought and planted some heirloom seeds both beetroot and carrot. also I have a huge range of seeds ready for when...

Since writing this I have re watched several episodes and have been online buying seeds that I cannot get locally. I have built another raised bed and have planted garlic, onions, bought and planted some heirloom seeds both beetroot and carrot....

Since writing this I have re watched several episodes and have been online buying seeds that I cannot get locally. I have built another raised bed and have planted garlic, onions, bought and...

Mark Seaton, May 31, 2019