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Latest: Gympie Gympie Mathew R, Apr 4, 2019

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My Raised Veggie Beds

Yeah my raised veggie beds are finally made and I’m excited. :yahoo:

So grab a

and sit back and have a read, it’s long and has lots of pics. For those that don’t know, we live on ¾ acre in SEQ north of Brisbane.

Area the veggie bed is going.

We have been here for a little under 2 years, when we came here the place was in need of a great deal of work inside and out. Some of these jobs took higher priority over doing a veggie patch area, including getting some chickens and native bees. We have been very busy little bees, weekends are very busy around here, my hubby, Chris, reckons he goes to work for a rest.

He took several days off around the Ekka (Brisbane Show) public holiday to give us a good 5 days in a row to get the beds made. We had all the bits we needed ready to go.

We did use one of those days to go to our sons and take up the gravel/rock mulch he had in a back yard. They didn’t...

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A wander through the patch

Thanks mate. Thanks for fixing the post. I'll get the hang of this one day

Thanks mate. Thanks for fixing the post. I'll get the hang of this one day

Thanks mate. Thanks for fixing the post. I'll get the hang of this one day

Thanks mate. Thanks for fixing the post. I'll get the hang of this one day

Tony Baker, Apr 18, 2019

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Tony Baker

Apr 23, 2019
Showcase
Veg Showcase Luffa (loofah)

Nice one @Kasalia - really good showcase item to review. Thanks for sharing

Nice one @Kasalia - really good showcase item to review. Thanks for sharing

Nice one @Kasalia - really good showcase item to review. Thanks for sharing

Nice one @Kasalia - really good showcase item to review. Thanks for sharing

Kasalia, May 4, 2018

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Mark

Apr 23, 2019
Fruit trees and stuff

Just alittle video of the fruit trees coming along, they have been going really well and the irrigation and mulching is working a treat and the irrigation system, its been the best thing we have...

Just alittle video of the fruit trees coming along, they have been going really well and the irrigation and mulching is working a treat and the irrigation system, its been the best thing we have done to the property

Just alittle video of the fruit trees coming along, they have been going really well and the irrigation and mulching is working a treat and the irrigation system, its been the best thing we have done to the property

Just alittle video of the fruit trees coming along, they have been going really well and the irrigation and mulching is working a treat and the irrigation system, its been the best thing we have...

Ray Speed, Apr 6, 2019

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Ray Speed

Apr 6, 2019
Daley's 50% off postage

If you order bare rooted fruit trees right now you can get 50% off the postage. They will even put multiple trees into the one post box. I'm not sure if this is site wide or only for email...

If you order bare rooted fruit trees right now you can get 50% off the postage. They will even put multiple trees into the one post box. I'm not sure if this is site wide or only for email recipients. In anycase jump in and have a look. I would order some dwarf fruit trees that will grow in half...

If you order bare rooted fruit trees right now you can get 50% off the postage. They will even put multiple trees into the one post box. I'm not sure if this is site wide or only for email recipients. In anycase jump in and have a look. I would...

If you order bare rooted fruit trees right now you can get 50% off the postage. They will even put multiple trees into the one post box. I'm not sure if this is site wide or only for email...

ClissAT, Apr 5, 2019

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ClissAT

Apr 5, 2019
Thai Basil Problem

Thank you so much for your reply! Here's a close up view. The markings on the ruler are 1mm. Luckily no fine webs developing yet. Will try spraying some neem oil and give it a good prune.

Thank you so much for your reply! Here's a close up view. The markings on the ruler are 1mm. Luckily no fine webs developing yet. Will try spraying some neem oil and give it a good prune.

Thank you so much for your reply! Here's a close up view. The markings on the ruler are 1mm. Luckily no fine webs developing yet. Will try spraying some neem oil and give it a good prune.

Thank you so much for your reply! Here's a close up view. The markings on the ruler are 1mm. Luckily no fine webs developing yet. Will try spraying some neem oil and give it a good prune.

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Tim-Tropics, Apr 4, 2019

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Tim-Tropics

Apr 5, 2019
Question Bug ID

Hello ClissAT, don't see the typical cotton-wool like congregation on the plant though, so guess it isn't those woolly aphids.

Hello ClissAT, don't see the typical cotton-wool like congregation on the plant though, so guess it isn't those woolly aphids.

Hello ClissAT, don't see the typical cotton-wool like congregation on the plant though, so guess it isn't those woolly aphids.

Hello ClissAT, don't see the typical cotton-wool like congregation on the plant though, so guess it isn't those woolly aphids.

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Tim-Tropics, Mar 24, 2019

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Tim-Tropics

Apr 4, 2019
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Veg Showcase Scorpion Peppers

JohnW submitted a new Showcase Item: Scorpion Peppers Read more about this showcase item here...

JohnW submitted a new Showcase Item: Scorpion Peppers Read more about this showcase item here...

JohnW submitted a new Showcase Item: Scorpion Peppers Read more about this showcase item here...

JohnW submitted a new Showcase Item: Scorpion Peppers Read more about this showcase item here...

JohnW, Apr 3, 2019

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JohnW

Apr 3, 2019
Large Tahitian Lime Tree always in fruit and a top fruit tree

Don't worry Tony, everything needs a holiday at some point. Drought is nature's way of giving things a holiday. If the plant or animal is healthy and the land not overgrazed or overcropped it will...

Don't worry Tony, everything needs a holiday at some point. Drought is nature's way of giving things a holiday. If the plant or animal is healthy and the land not overgrazed or overcropped it will recover. Something you could do is dig into the mound a couple of large blocks of soaked coconut...

Don't worry Tony, everything needs a holiday at some point. Drought is nature's way of giving things a holiday. If the plant or animal is healthy and the land not overgrazed or overcropped it will recover. Something you could do is dig into the...

Don't worry Tony, everything needs a holiday at some point. Drought is nature's way of giving things a holiday. If the plant or animal is healthy and the land not overgrazed or overcropped it will...

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Mark, May 1, 2014

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ClissAT

Apr 3, 2019
Is vasaline bad for citrus?

Matthew its a case of dont use too much or wrap too tightly. Actually for the hairy catapillers, you want to tie the collar onto the tree firmly then fold at least half the width of the collar...

Matthew its a case of dont use too much or wrap too tightly. Actually for the hairy catapillers, you want to tie the collar onto the tree firmly then fold at least half the width of the collar down loosely over the tied bit so the catapillers go up under the loosely folded part or skirt as it is...

Matthew its a case of dont use too much or wrap too tightly. Actually for the hairy catapillers, you want to tie the collar onto the tree firmly then fold at least half the width of the collar down loosely over the tied bit so the catapillers go...

Matthew its a case of dont use too much or wrap too tightly. Actually for the hairy catapillers, you want to tie the collar onto the tree firmly then fold at least half the width of the collar...

Mathew R, Mar 24, 2019

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ClissAT

Apr 3, 2019
Recommend Potato onions sown in March SA.

Thanks Daz...I’ve seen potato onions advertised on some of the online nurseries and kept meaning to have a go. Looking at those results I’m more tempted! Brisbane is prob more humid than SA - so I...

Thanks Daz...I’ve seen potato onions advertised on some of the online nurseries and kept meaning to have a go. Looking at those results I’m more tempted! Brisbane is prob more humid than SA - so I might run into a problem with mould - but worth a go.

Thanks Daz...I’ve seen potato onions advertised on some of the online nurseries and kept meaning to have a go. Looking at those results I’m more tempted! Brisbane is prob more humid than SA - so I might run into a problem with mould - but worth a go.

Thanks Daz...I’ve seen potato onions advertised on some of the online nurseries and kept meaning to have a go. Looking at those results I’m more tempted! Brisbane is prob more humid than SA - so I...

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Tassie Daz, Mar 18, 2019

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OskarDoLittle

Mar 29, 2019
My potted garden

I head off in under 2 weeks now. I found good homes for all my plants thankfully. A couple of people from work took most of them & a neighbor grabbed what was left. I'm just going to rent a...

I head off in under 2 weeks now. I found good homes for all my plants thankfully. A couple of people from work took most of them & a neighbor grabbed what was left. I'm just going to rent a small unit in Albury for 6 months while I look for a place with a nice size block to buy.

I head off in under 2 weeks now. I found good homes for all my plants thankfully. A couple of people from work took most of them & a neighbor grabbed what was left. I'm just going to rent a small unit in Albury for 6 months while I look for a...

I head off in under 2 weeks now. I found good homes for all my plants thankfully. A couple of people from work took most of them & a neighbor grabbed what was left. I'm just going to rent a...

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AndrewB, Apr 7, 2018 ... 2 3

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AndrewB

Mar 27, 2019
Question Can you buy grafted type A and B avocados trees?

No not yet the shop threw them out the day before

No not yet the shop threw them out the day before

No not yet the shop threw them out the day before

No not yet the shop threw them out the day before

Renee Shields, Mar 17, 2019

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Renee Shields

Mar 24, 2019
Not impressed with ACHACHA fruit

Cancel your order promptly!

Cancel your order promptly!

Cancel your order promptly!

Cancel your order promptly!

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Mark, Mar 7, 2015

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ClissAT

Mar 19, 2019
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DragonFruit Growing, Different Method

Well yet more excitement at my place with another round of flowers coming on ready for the next moon cycle. However I don't hold a lot of hope for this new lot because the last phase of this moon...

Well yet more excitement at my place with another round of flowers coming on ready for the next moon cycle. However I don't hold a lot of hope for this new lot because the last phase of this moon cycle will come along at the end of March which should be cooler. That lot of fruit will be...

Well yet more excitement at my place with another round of flowers coming on ready for the next moon cycle. However I don't hold a lot of hope for this new lot because the last phase of this moon cycle will come along at the end of March which...

Well yet more excitement at my place with another round of flowers coming on ready for the next moon cycle. However I don't hold a lot of hope for this new lot because the last phase of this moon...

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ClissAT, Jan 4, 2017 ... 2

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ClissAT

Mar 17, 2019
Our half blank canvas

There is tomatoes growing free-range around one of the water tanks so i suspect the soil is fine. No dead patches to hint at a compost heap. They left a lot of other garden beds filled with...

There is tomatoes growing free-range around one of the water tanks so i suspect the soil is fine. No dead patches to hint at a compost heap. They left a lot of other garden beds filled with geraniums (I hate geraniums!) but no veggies by the looks.

There is tomatoes growing free-range around one of the water tanks so i suspect the soil is fine. No dead patches to hint at a compost heap. They left a lot of other garden beds filled with geraniums (I hate geraniums!) but no veggies by the looks.

There is tomatoes growing free-range around one of the water tanks so i suspect the soil is fine. No dead patches to hint at a compost heap. They left a lot of other garden beds filled with...

Mataeka, Mar 11, 2019

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Mataeka

Mar 17, 2019
Ants

Armed with antrid, cloves & cinnamon. Hopefully one or a combination will help

Armed with antrid, cloves & cinnamon. Hopefully one or a combination will help

Armed with antrid, cloves & cinnamon. Hopefully one or a combination will help

Armed with antrid, cloves & cinnamon. Hopefully one or a combination will help

Jnel, Feb 24, 2019

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Jnel

Mar 16, 2019
Growing grapes in subtropical climate SE QLD

Hi Ash Sirromet grow their wine grapes in Stanthorpe QLD, a cold low humidity area. The grapes at the Mt Cotton site are just for show. Not saying it’s impossible to grow in Brisbane but to get...

Hi Ash Sirromet grow their wine grapes in Stanthorpe QLD, a cold low humidity area. The grapes at the Mt Cotton site are just for show. Not saying it’s impossible to grow in Brisbane but to get quality wines you need winter cold dormancy and low humidity to deter fungus. Cheers Ty

Hi Ash Sirromet grow their wine grapes in Stanthorpe QLD, a cold low humidity area. The grapes at the Mt Cotton site are just for show. Not saying it’s impossible to grow in Brisbane but to get quality wines you need winter cold dormancy and low...

Hi Ash Sirromet grow their wine grapes in Stanthorpe QLD, a cold low humidity area. The grapes at the Mt Cotton site are just for show. Not saying it’s impossible to grow in Brisbane but to get...

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Mark, Aug 22, 2013

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Ty.

Mar 16, 2019
Bug Id please

Hi Paul, Try uploading your photos to the government pest report website. They respond pretty quickly & are quite knowledgeable. I've used it a few times in the past when a critter had me stumped.

Hi Paul, Try uploading your photos to the government pest report website. They respond pretty quickly & are quite knowledgeable. I've used it a few times in the past when a critter had me stumped.

Hi Paul, Try uploading your photos to the government pest report website. They respond pretty quickly & are quite knowledgeable. I've used it a few times in the past when a critter had me stumped.

Hi Paul, Try uploading your photos to the government pest report website. They respond pretty quickly & are quite knowledgeable. I've used it a few times in the past when a critter had me stumped.

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Pauljm, Mar 11, 2019

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AndrewB

Mar 12, 2019
Recommend Kassia Limes

So Its become apparent that the lime tree we have growing on our new property isnt just any ordinary lime tree... it's apparently a Kassia Lime meaning internally its orange! Its apparently a...

So Its become apparent that the lime tree we have growing on our new property isnt just any ordinary lime tree... it's apparently a Kassia Lime meaning internally its orange! Its apparently a great root stock for grafted citrus but i dont think this plant we have is rogue rootstock as its...

So Its become apparent that the lime tree we have growing on our new property isnt just any ordinary lime tree... it's apparently a Kassia Lime meaning internally its orange! Its apparently a great root stock for grafted citrus but i dont think...

So Its become apparent that the lime tree we have growing on our new property isnt just any ordinary lime tree... it's apparently a Kassia Lime meaning internally its orange! Its apparently a...

Mataeka, Mar 11, 2019

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Mataeka

Mar 11, 2019
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Some Garden Pics

Beautiful pictures!!!

Beautiful pictures!!!

Beautiful pictures!!!

Beautiful pictures!!!

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IanB, Nov 1, 2018

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Andrea Domenico

Mar 8, 2019
Question Is there an actual chart for growing vegetables in a sub-tropical garden?

I don't know of any chart that specifically maps the growing times of veggies for your area Bea but you could check out and pick an area similar to yours then use this as a rough estimate....

I don't know of any chart that specifically maps the growing times of veggies for your area Bea but you could check out and pick an area similar to yours then use this as a rough estimate. Generally, I grow most common root crops like beets, turnips, carrots through the cooler times of the...

I don't know of any chart that specifically maps the growing times of veggies for your area Bea but you could check out and pick an area similar to yours then use this as a rough estimate. Generally, I grow most common root crops like beets,...

I don't know of any chart that specifically maps the growing times of veggies for your area Bea but you could check out and pick an area similar to yours then use this as a rough estimate....

Bea, Mar 5, 2019

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Mark

Mar 5, 2019
Question Seed raising and greenhouses

My broccoli has sprouted already since Saturday. Let’s see if anything takes it. I just shut the chickens up and noticed a field mouse run through the coop. Not much I can do I suppose. I like the...

My broccoli has sprouted already since Saturday. Let’s see if anything takes it. I just shut the chickens up and noticed a field mouse run through the coop. Not much I can do I suppose. I like the idea of just covering the seedlings with a mesh tray. Seems the easiest and most efficient. Thanks...

My broccoli has sprouted already since Saturday. Let’s see if anything takes it. I just shut the chickens up and noticed a field mouse run through the coop. Not much I can do I suppose. I like the idea of just covering the seedlings with a mesh...

My broccoli has sprouted already since Saturday. Let’s see if anything takes it. I just shut the chickens up and noticed a field mouse run through the coop. Not much I can do I suppose. I like the...

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Daniel.Mav, Feb 27, 2019

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Daniel.Mav

Mar 4, 2019
Is this Pea Eggplant aka Turkey Berry?

So you reckon it's not a pea eggplant then? If it isn't is sure is very similar!

So you reckon it's not a pea eggplant then? If it isn't is sure is very similar!

So you reckon it's not a pea eggplant then? If it isn't is sure is very similar!

So you reckon it's not a pea eggplant then? If it isn't is sure is very similar!

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Mark, Feb 22, 2019

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Mark

Mar 4, 2019
Best Laid Out Orchard & Garden

If you buy the premium Aussie made netting it will last a good few years apparently.

If you buy the premium Aussie made netting it will last a good few years apparently.

If you buy the premium Aussie made netting it will last a good few years apparently.

If you buy the premium Aussie made netting it will last a good few years apparently.

ClissAT, Jan 2, 2019

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ClissAT

Mar 1, 2019
Compost for “no dig” gardening

To be honest I think commercial 'compost' or 'garden soil' is a full on waste of money! Its crap! Best to buy your own mushroom compost, coconut coir, a few bags of premium potting mix, your own...

To be honest I think commercial 'compost' or 'garden soil' is a full on waste of money! Its crap! Best to buy your own mushroom compost, coconut coir, a few bags of premium potting mix, your own home made kitchen compost, chipped garden prunings, Lucerne hay, and whatever else you can scrounge...

To be honest I think commercial 'compost' or 'garden soil' is a full on waste of money! Its crap! Best to buy your own mushroom compost, coconut coir, a few bags of premium potting mix, your own home made kitchen compost, chipped garden prunings,...

To be honest I think commercial 'compost' or 'garden soil' is a full on waste of money! Its crap! Best to buy your own mushroom compost, coconut coir, a few bags of premium potting mix, your own...

OskarDoLittle, Feb 28, 2019

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ClissAT

Mar 1, 2019