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  1. Jnel

    St Helena Olive Tree

    I have just picked the olives off my tree, now I'm confused what should be done next. One article tells me to soak in water and leave in pantry for about 6 weeks Another article advises to split them and soak in brine - 1 part salt to 10 parts water, rinsing daily - another article says to leave...
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    What to grow ?

    We are on a 1/4 acre residential block, and the back yard has on one side a big shed - then on the other side a mango tree. We are wanting to put some form of garden around the fence boundary of the mango tree, looking for suggestions on what will grow there ? It gets the western sun.
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    Mandarin time

    Hi, Wanting to plant mandarin tree, any advice before I purchase and put in the ground.
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    Plants to deter mozzies

    Ok, I just walked outside and got carried away by the mozzies. Any suggestions on what I can plant. I've read that sage, rosemary, mint , lemon teatree. So I thought, perhaps a lemon teetree hedge around the outdoor area might help - has anybody had good results from any of this, or what do...
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    Broccolini

    Morning Looking for some tips on keeping pests off my Broccolini. Its looking healthy, but noticing some bugs are thinking the same. Sub-tropical climate Nth Brisbane.
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    Ants

    Hi, Suggestions please to get rid of ants which are all over my lime tree (indian lime). Also noticed they are all through my spider orchid, intend on repotting it to see if that will fix it. Thanks !
  7. Jnel

    Olives

    Bit excited, just noticed some flower buds on my olive tree (St Helena). Now the long wait ..
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    Mandarin

    Hi, what is the reason for mandarins to be dry and not juicy at all? Previous years fruit has been beautiful.
  9. Jnel

    Olive Tree

    Hi, I have a St Helena Olive Tree, was wondering how often they come into flower. After many years of being planted, it finally produced olives last year, but no flower in sight this year. Also, should I be pruning it back. It is a beautiful tree. Thanks Janelle
  10. Jnel

    Newbie

    Hi, I'm from Brisbane and found this site while googling info on the Helena Olive. My tree has finally got fruit, and now I'm wondering when to I pick it and hoping for some suggestions on curing.
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