Bloggers manage in the Heat
January 31, 2009
I haven’t been on the computer much during that heatwave…apart from the threat of potential blackouts it’s just to hot for the computers to manage with the heat!Early dawn visits to some local (SA and Vic) blogs have shown some intelligent ways folks are coping in the heat.Aldrum by in Melbourne has beat the heat on his Wicking Beds with his very intelligent shadecloth additions See the Hope Farm Journal post hereFoodnstuff is suffering in the heat in Melbourne too… This post has some very p…
Gardening Products for Your Vegetable Garden
January 30, 2009
With all the products available these days from home gardening center, farm-cooperatives and even local farmers (like manure etc.), it will not take much to create the perfect environment for your vegetable patch and/or backyard produce garden.
These ‘gardens’ or patches are typically smaller in size and scope and does not require that much square footage of feed, soil or products, so it is still cost-effective and worthwhile to do and consider.
Pure, uncultivated, even building sand or f…
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 4
January 28, 2009
Slight slopes, facing east or south are considered best for backyard vegetable gardens. whether you do choose to give it some shelter, using a back-building wall of fence to shelter, it from the elements will go a enlarged way to protect your young plants and garden-in-the-making.
To get it off to an early good start consider protecting it from invasion or too much exposure either way by light coverings or fencing.
You can even invest in a living fence or hedging to protect and beautify it ev…
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 2
January 26, 2009
Pick a spot for your vegetable garden that is easy to get to and that gets some sunlight all through the day. Plants need sun and water, as well as good soil to grow and thrive. Try to create an environment most conducive to these requirements. Stack all odds in favor of the plant growth and you are all set for success.
Also, prepare it easy for you to get to. whether you are going to spend a lot of instance working, watering, weeding and caring for your vegetable patch and backyard garden, g…
Misty Morn…
January 25, 2009
Scarecrow’s Log: 25:01:2009:Misty Morn That was Saturday…that was our ‘hint’ of rain for the week…it didn’t even register in the rain gauge. Now we are headed for a heatwave with temperatures around 41C (105F) all week.Temperatures that week:Lowest Min 12.1CHighest Max 37.4CRain…”Trace” I harvested some of the Red Shallots that week, including the large one in the photo that weighed in at 250g (8.8oz according to my little convert programme)The very large heads of the Giant Russian Sunflow…
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 1
January 23, 2009
There are many opinions as to where the best or ‘perfect’ spot for a garden should be. It does not have to be ‘hidden’ away or the most unsightly spot on your property.
If it is well planned, laid out, positioned and cared for, it can add quite some ambience to your dwellings. There is nothing more homely than a homegrown garden, showing off your green thumb and outdoor prowess!
For most of our urban-style properties, we will be lucky to find some space and sometimes we cannot be too m…
Our Seeds.
January 22, 2009
The Spring issue of the Australian Seed Saver’s Network newsletter restricted the following:”Five years ago we conducted a survey on where Australian seed sellers source their seeds and were shocked to find that even the small non-hybrid companies import significant amounts of their stock. Buying from small companies does not guarantee Australian seed, let alone local seed.The best seed stock you can use is often close by and Local Seed Networks are in the best position to find, gather, multiply…