I find myself in an awkward spot where I’m not up to high maintenance pest prone things like potted heirloom vegetables anymore but also the annual flowers I planted are doing their own thing with no input needed. I’m also trying to conserve room. ... read full post
Some nice sun and rain. Is there much happening in your garden?
This is a really good time for planting in Melbourne, lots of rain. And even house plants are probably enjoying the sun at the windows.
What’s going on in your garden?
I received this plant from an old man through a freecycle exchange around 15 years ago. When I took possession of it it was horribly root bound in a large pot of around 20L in size. His wife stood next to him and said "He's had this damn plant in this pot for around 50 years! I told him he needs to get rid of it!". ... read full post
Hi all, I have this olive grown from seed in the ground. Several months ago I dug it up and cut the base of the roots off so it's only a few inches deep below the surface of the soil.
I'm wondering what I should do with the top, it seems a little long/high but I wanted to make use of the curve as deadwood on the tip.
Birdlife Australia, the Invasive Species Council, Farmers for Climate Action and the Ban Owl Poison Alliance to calling on the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), to end the over the counter sale of so called ‘second generation rat poison’, an easily available type of poison which is killing native owls, eagles and other wildlife.
G'day Green thumbs. I want to quote Jeff Goldblum right now, " life finds a way". ... read full post
The weather is definitely getting nicer and there’s been some rains. A good time to plant or sow, or even just let your cactus on the windowsill soak it up. What do you have in mind?
G'day Green thumbs, today I'm updating you guys on my gardening adventures plus a side quest ... read full post
G'day Green thumbs, today I'm updating you guys on my gardening adventures plus a side quest ... read full post
G'day green thumbs, this is going to be a experiment in just letting nature mostly just run it's course, I've dug 3 shallow trenches and have just mixed the dirt in with a bit of Bunnings veg dirt mix just to put a bit of nutrients in the ground, topped with some straw. ... read full post
Winter is ending soon… do you have any plans for the garden?
(Early post for convenience)
We’re coming up to the last month of Winter. Hopefully things warm up soon and shake off the grey.
There’s not much to be done over Winter so I’m deciding what my plans are for Spring.
Are you planning or prepping anything? Improving the soil over winter?
(Posting a few days early while I remember)
Winter is coming. Any plans?
Couple big ones, a few small ones, and some oddly shaped ones. Pretty fun pulling them out of the ground. Looking forward to eating some.
I hope this is OK to post here. I had previously broken my mower due to hitting a septic vent, the piston blew through the top of the engine, oops. Consequently I had let the grass get a bit long and as a result I "collected" many seeds while fixing it all up. Watched a movie last night and did this chore at the same time. Just not fun at all.
It's really cooling down now… What are your plans if any?
The leaves are falling... What are your plans over Autumn?
Can anyone confirm if this is philodendron? Using a photo app didn't help.
Anyone here good with antique tools? My long arm lopper[? I want to call it a billhook] is in dire need of a sharpen, but I'm hesitant to undo the bolt without knowing how to properly retension it.
Trying to get my head around crop rotation. ... read full post