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  1. BeeTee
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    Where to learn more about gardening/vegetable growing?

    SSC is certainly a good source and I very much appreciate the valuable info on this forum. In the past I have joined specific garden clubs such as hibiscus club and rose society (club) and I am on...
    SSC is certainly a good source and I very much appreciate the valuable info on this forum. In the past I have joined specific garden clubs such as hibiscus club and rose society (club) and I am on various Facebook groups. Yesterday, one if our valued friends in this forum visited our place and I...
    SSC is certainly a good source and I very much appreciate the valuable info on this forum. In the past I have joined specific garden clubs such as hibiscus club and rose society (club) and I am on various Facebook groups. Yesterday, one if our...
    SSC is certainly a good source and I very much appreciate the valuable info on this forum. In the past I have joined specific garden clubs such as hibiscus club and rose society (club) and I am on...
    BeeTee, Dec 14, 2019
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    DTK
    Jan 9, 2020
  2. Wedgetail

    Merry Christmas

    Thanks mate and same back to you and yours. Mine was a very quiet xmas. The 40mm of rain was the best present I've had in years as it automatically quartered my horse feed bill. Overnight the...
    Thanks mate and same back to you and yours. Mine was a very quiet xmas. The 40mm of rain was the best present I've had in years as it automatically quartered my horse feed bill. Overnight the grass greened up with 2" long shoots. Just amazing how fast it will grow once conditions are...
    Thanks mate and same back to you and yours. Mine was a very quiet xmas. The 40mm of rain was the best present I've had in years as it automatically quartered my horse feed bill. Overnight the grass greened up with 2" long shoots. Just amazing...
    Thanks mate and same back to you and yours. Mine was a very quiet xmas. The 40mm of rain was the best present I've had in years as it automatically quartered my horse feed bill. Overnight the...
    Wedgetail, Dec 24, 2019
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    ClissAT
    Dec 27, 2019
  3. Tony Baker

    Marks E fence video

    Oooh wild bacon! ;)
    Oooh wild bacon! ;)
    Oooh wild bacon! ;)
    Oooh wild bacon! ;)
    Tony Baker, Dec 8, 2019
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    Patty
    Dec 11, 2019
  4. Wedgetail
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    Underground storage

    Hi Matthew good points. In relation to the concealment it has crossed my mind and would be something I would incorporate into the structure you just don't know what is around the corner also for...
    Hi Matthew good points. In relation to the concealment it has crossed my mind and would be something I would incorporate into the structure you just don't know what is around the corner also for emergency shelter in a cyclone, fire etc. Still reading through the link you put up its good...
    Hi Matthew good points. In relation to the concealment it has crossed my mind and would be something I would incorporate into the structure you just don't know what is around the corner also for emergency shelter in a cyclone, fire etc. Still...
    Hi Matthew good points. In relation to the concealment it has crossed my mind and would be something I would incorporate into the structure you just don't know what is around the corner also for...

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    Wedgetail, Nov 26, 2019
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    Wedgetail
    Dec 2, 2019
  5. DTK

    Joel Salatin "Folks, This Ain't Norma"

    Joel Salatin makes so many very good points in his video. And I agree - we need to grow and eat our own food wherever possible. This really makes me think about where we are going as a...
    Joel Salatin makes so many very good points in his video. And I agree - we need to grow and eat our own food wherever possible. This really makes me think about where we are going as a population! Patty
    Joel Salatin makes so many very good points in his video. And I agree - we need to grow and eat our own food wherever possible. This really makes me think about where we are going as a population! Patty
    Joel Salatin makes so many very good points in his video. And I agree - we need to grow and eat our own food wherever possible. This really makes me think about where we are going as a...
    DTK, Nov 6, 2019
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    Patty
    Nov 11, 2019
  6. Mojtaba

    Insect or pest?who kill them

    I find this tath's by Mojtaba posted Oct 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM Finally that grow
    I find this tath's by Mojtaba posted Oct 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM Finally that grow
    I find this tath's by Mojtaba posted Oct 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM Finally that grow
    I find this tath's by Mojtaba posted Oct 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM Finally that grow
    Mojtaba, Oct 20, 2019
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    Mojtaba
    Oct 29, 2019
  7. Bea

    About Begonias

    thank you. I have never planted in the ground and like putting all varieties in pots. they are located on the edges of a large covered deck. and receive either some southern or some western...
    thank you. I have never planted in the ground and like putting all varieties in pots. they are located on the edges of a large covered deck. and receive either some southern or some western sun. - there is a huge tree on the outside of the west wall which stops anything in its pathe from...
    thank you. I have never planted in the ground and like putting all varieties in pots. they are located on the edges of a large covered deck. and receive either some southern or some western sun. - there is a huge tree on the outside of the...
    thank you. I have never planted in the ground and like putting all varieties in pots. they are located on the edges of a large covered deck. and receive either some southern or some western...
    Bea, Sep 15, 2019
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    Bea
    Sep 22, 2019
  8. Bea

    Amarylis and Other bulbs

    I dont know what happened to my reply. anyway, the bulb is in the ground. I posted the picture in the pot because I lost the picture of the bloom. blooms have died, stem has died, now have a...
    I dont know what happened to my reply. anyway, the bulb is in the ground. I posted the picture in the pot because I lost the picture of the bloom. blooms have died, stem has died, now have a fourth set of leaves. I am going to lift both the amaryllis(when the leaves die off) and the lily and...
    I dont know what happened to my reply. anyway, the bulb is in the ground. I posted the picture in the pot because I lost the picture of the bloom. blooms have died, stem has died, now have a fourth set of leaves. I am going to lift both the...
    I dont know what happened to my reply. anyway, the bulb is in the ground. I posted the picture in the pot because I lost the picture of the bloom. blooms have died, stem has died, now have a...

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    Bea, Jul 4, 2019
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    Bea
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  9. Mataeka

    Question Fire prevention

    I'm at Federal which is a few k's north of Pomona on the old highway. I'm in a rain shadow under Black mountain so it's usually much drier here than in Pomona (or even the valley communities to my...
    I'm at Federal which is a few k's north of Pomona on the old highway. I'm in a rain shadow under Black mountain so it's usually much drier here than in Pomona (or even the valley communities to my west). But I'm at the northern end of the mountain range so the westerlies get around that top end...
    I'm at Federal which is a few k's north of Pomona on the old highway. I'm in a rain shadow under Black mountain so it's usually much drier here than in Pomona (or even the valley communities to my west). But I'm at the northern end of the...
    I'm at Federal which is a few k's north of Pomona on the old highway. I'm in a rain shadow under Black mountain so it's usually much drier here than in Pomona (or even the valley communities to my...
    Mataeka, Sep 8, 2019
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    ClissAT
    Sep 9, 2019
  10. Common

    Growing Citronella as a Mosquito Repellent - which type?

    Thanks Raymondo - I've had three medium Pelargonium sized plants growing on our balcony since my original post and have found that the effect is negligible as you say. I imagine you'd need a great...
    Thanks Raymondo - I've had three medium Pelargonium sized plants growing on our balcony since my original post and have found that the effect is negligible as you say. I imagine you'd need a great deal or to crush the leaves to have a great effect. You're right though - the scent is very nice...
    Thanks Raymondo - I've had three medium Pelargonium sized plants growing on our balcony since my original post and have found that the effect is negligible as you say. I imagine you'd need a great deal or to crush the leaves to have a great...
    Thanks Raymondo - I've had three medium Pelargonium sized plants growing on our balcony since my original post and have found that the effect is negligible as you say. I imagine you'd need a great...
    Common, Mar 19, 2019
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    Common
    Jul 28, 2019
  11. Starky

    Invading Gum Tree Roots

    Thanks for that input. I now have a good system of elevated beds that work well. But I want to look at the inground situation again. If I have to resign the small beds I have each season then that...
    Thanks for that input. I now have a good system of elevated beds that work well. But I want to look at the inground situation again. If I have to resign the small beds I have each season then that is what I will have to do However I think I will also extend my elevated beds as I have the room....
    Thanks for that input. I now have a good system of elevated beds that work well. But I want to look at the inground situation again. If I have to resign the small beds I have each season then that is what I will have to do However I think I...
    Thanks for that input. I now have a good system of elevated beds that work well. But I want to look at the inground situation again. If I have to resign the small beds I have each season then that...

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  12. OskarDoLittle

    Shallots, eschallots, scallions, spring onions?

    Raymondo thanks for the vote of confidence. :blush: It comes from school of life, a few courses and lots of books!.........and a bit of google thrown in for good measure!;)
    Raymondo thanks for the vote of confidence. :blush: It comes from school of life, a few courses and lots of books!.........and a bit of google thrown in for good measure!;)
    Raymondo thanks for the vote of confidence. :blush: It comes from school of life, a few courses and lots of books!.........and a bit of google thrown in for good measure!;)
    Raymondo thanks for the vote of confidence. :blush: It comes from school of life, a few courses and lots of books!.........and a bit of google thrown in for good measure!;)

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    OskarDoLittle, Mar 27, 2019
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    ClissAT
    Jul 7, 2019
  13. ClissAT

    Weeds as Friends

    Hello again Clissat , thank you so much for that link with that fabulous book , I have also been on a similar track albeit looking at the connectivity of plants and human ailments and how they...
    Hello again Clissat , thank you so much for that link with that fabulous book , I have also been on a similar track albeit looking at the connectivity of plants and human ailments and how they have the ability to turn up in the right place at very opportune times ,much like stinging nettle and...
    Hello again Clissat , thank you so much for that link with that fabulous book , I have also been on a similar track albeit looking at the connectivity of plants and human ailments and how they have the ability to turn up in the right place at...
    Hello again Clissat , thank you so much for that link with that fabulous book , I have also been on a similar track albeit looking at the connectivity of plants and human ailments and how they...
    ClissAT, Jun 9, 2019
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    Raymondo
    Jun 25, 2019
  14. Daniel.Mav

    Charles Dowding: No dig gardening

    Daniel, I'm glad you found the book helpful and good luck with your gardening projects going forward. Regards from Canada Bill
    Daniel, I'm glad you found the book helpful and good luck with your gardening projects going forward. Regards from Canada Bill
    Daniel, I'm glad you found the book helpful and good luck with your gardening projects going forward. Regards from Canada Bill
    Daniel, I'm glad you found the book helpful and good luck with your gardening projects going forward. Regards from Canada Bill
    Daniel.Mav, Mar 9, 2019
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    billfromlachine
    Jun 7, 2019
  15. ClissAT

    Interesting Concept, Counting the Carbon in your Food

    This is a news item I read today so I don't know how long this link will remain viable for. We often count carbs. But what about counting the carbon in your food. Those of us here who read and...
    This is a news item I read today so I don't know how long this link will remain viable for. We often count carbs. But what about counting the carbon in your food. Those of us here who read and contribute to this forum and Mark's website should have a smaller carbon footprint than the average...
    This is a news item I read today so I don't know how long this link will remain viable for. We often count carbs. But what about counting the carbon in your food. Those of us here who read and contribute to this forum and Mark's website should...
    This is a news item I read today so I don't know how long this link will remain viable for. We often count carbs. But what about counting the carbon in your food. Those of us here who read and...
    ClissAT, Jun 2, 2019
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    Jun 2, 2019
  16. Raymondo

    Tip Wwoofers to help .

    Way to go it sounds like you have got it all going on there , you don't have to cook for them if you find it hard we often leave food for them and let them go for it and if you get a good sort...
    Way to go it sounds like you have got it all going on there , you don't have to cook for them if you find it hard we often leave food for them and let them go for it and if you get a good sort they might also cook for you seems like we make the rules! We had our first wwoofers back in the early...
    Way to go it sounds like you have got it all going on there , you don't have to cook for them if you find it hard we often leave food for them and let them go for it and if you get a good sort they might also cook for you seems like we make the...
    Way to go it sounds like you have got it all going on there , you don't have to cook for them if you find it hard we often leave food for them and let them go for it and if you get a good sort...
    Raymondo, Apr 24, 2019
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    Raymondo
    Apr 30, 2019
  17. ClissAT

    Say What!?

    Just a bit of fun. This is a cropped screen print from an emailed brochure from Bunnings. I think there might be a miscommunication. So is it grafted or a seedling?
    Just a bit of fun. This is a cropped screen print from an emailed brochure from Bunnings. I think there might be a miscommunication. So is it grafted or a seedling?
    Just a bit of fun. This is a cropped screen print from an emailed brochure from Bunnings. I think there might be a miscommunication. So is it grafted or a seedling?
    Just a bit of fun. This is a cropped screen print from an emailed brochure from Bunnings. I think there might be a miscommunication. So is it grafted or a seedling?

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  18. Perry

    Desert Rose Potting Mix

    G'day ClissaAT, Thank you you have helped me again. I will make up the Potting Mix and test the pH and adjust it accordingly. Cheers Perry
    G'day ClissaAT, Thank you you have helped me again. I will make up the Potting Mix and test the pH and adjust it accordingly. Cheers Perry
    G'day ClissaAT, Thank you you have helped me again. I will make up the Potting Mix and test the pH and adjust it accordingly. Cheers Perry
    G'day ClissaAT, Thank you you have helped me again. I will make up the Potting Mix and test the pH and adjust it accordingly. Cheers Perry
    Perry, Mar 2, 2019
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    Perry
    Mar 4, 2019
  19. AndrewB

    At a crossroads

    If you live in the property, legally making it your "principal place of residence" (PPOR) then you shouldn't pay any capital gains tax when you sell, as your own home is exempt. But if you buy it...
    If you live in the property, legally making it your "principal place of residence" (PPOR) then you shouldn't pay any capital gains tax when you sell, as your own home is exempt. But if you buy it as an investment (where all the costs become tax deductible) then you certainly will pay CGT when...
    If you live in the property, legally making it your "principal place of residence" (PPOR) then you shouldn't pay any capital gains tax when you sell, as your own home is exempt. But if you buy it as an investment (where all the costs become tax...
    If you live in the property, legally making it your "principal place of residence" (PPOR) then you shouldn't pay any capital gains tax when you sell, as your own home is exempt. But if you buy it...
    AndrewB, Jan 22, 2019
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    Berkeloid
    Feb 2, 2019
  20. Letsgokate
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    *Warning* TIP MULCH - Please Read

    Oh wow @Letsgokate so sorry to hear about Chris's lung problems contracted from managing tip mulch - that's horrible! Thank you for the warning because I often use tip mulch and bags of potting...
    Oh wow @Letsgokate so sorry to hear about Chris's lung problems contracted from managing tip mulch - that's horrible! Thank you for the warning because I often use tip mulch and bags of potting mix but also do a lot of garden work spreading sugarcane mulch, composts, manures, etc. Just...
    Oh wow @Letsgokate so sorry to hear about Chris's lung problems contracted from managing tip mulch - that's horrible! Thank you for the warning because I often use tip mulch and bags of potting mix but also do a lot of garden work spreading...
    Oh wow @Letsgokate so sorry to hear about Chris's lung problems contracted from managing tip mulch - that's horrible! Thank you for the warning because I often use tip mulch and bags of potting...
    Letsgokate, Dec 14, 2018
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    Mark
    Dec 30, 2018
  21. IanB

    What on earth is this .....

    Fungi can be great to photograph, so many interesting ones.
    Fungi can be great to photograph, so many interesting ones.
    Fungi can be great to photograph, so many interesting ones.
    Fungi can be great to photograph, so many interesting ones.

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    Nov 28, 2018
  22. Letsgokate

    Blue Tongue Lizard

    One of the reasons bluies are not about so much nowadays is snail bait. They get poisoned too when they eat the snails that have eaten bait.
    One of the reasons bluies are not about so much nowadays is snail bait. They get poisoned too when they eat the snails that have eaten bait.
    One of the reasons bluies are not about so much nowadays is snail bait. They get poisoned too when they eat the snails that have eaten bait.
    One of the reasons bluies are not about so much nowadays is snail bait. They get poisoned too when they eat the snails that have eaten bait.
    Letsgokate, Sep 9, 2018
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    ClissAT
    Sep 10, 2018
  23. Bea

    Wildlife -Squirrels

    Yes we have Possums and they create a lot of extra work protecting our produce. I don't mind sharing some but not all.
    Yes we have Possums and they create a lot of extra work protecting our produce. I don't mind sharing some but not all.
    Yes we have Possums and they create a lot of extra work protecting our produce. I don't mind sharing some but not all.
    Yes we have Possums and they create a lot of extra work protecting our produce. I don't mind sharing some but not all.
    Bea, Jul 29, 2018
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    Letsgokate
    Sep 3, 2018
  24. Janine

    Cats and heartache

    This is a really frustrating problem and as we all know too well there's never any easy solutions to pet disputes in suburbia. Our neighbour's dog is a constant barker whenever he sees us in our...
    This is a really frustrating problem and as we all know too well there's never any easy solutions to pet disputes in suburbia. Our neighbour's dog is a constant barker whenever he sees us in our front yard he yapps no end and that's annoying but nothing compared to your cat issue Janine! I...
    This is a really frustrating problem and as we all know too well there's never any easy solutions to pet disputes in suburbia. Our neighbour's dog is a constant barker whenever he sees us in our front yard he yapps no end and that's annoying but...
    This is a really frustrating problem and as we all know too well there's never any easy solutions to pet disputes in suburbia. Our neighbour's dog is a constant barker whenever he sees us in our...
    Janine, Jun 10, 2018
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    Mark
    Aug 27, 2018
  25. Jenny
    Showcase

    Cancer Bush (lessertia Frutescens)

    Cannabis Oil is gaining traction here in South Africa as well and I contemplated trying it out when I stopped taking Epilim, but cannabis oil is very expensive and you can only get it with a...
    Cannabis Oil is gaining traction here in South Africa as well and I contemplated trying it out when I stopped taking Epilim, but cannabis oil is very expensive and you can only get it with a prescription from doctor, so I opted to go the Gota Kula route instead and I am not sorry because not...
    Cannabis Oil is gaining traction here in South Africa as well and I contemplated trying it out when I stopped taking Epilim, but cannabis oil is very expensive and you can only get it with a prescription from doctor, so I opted to go the Gota...
    Cannabis Oil is gaining traction here in South Africa as well and I contemplated trying it out when I stopped taking Epilim, but cannabis oil is very expensive and you can only get it with a...
    Jenny, Jul 15, 2018
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    Jul 29, 2018
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