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It's funny you say that because I've actually got about four of those big beds planned, with the 2nd started today. Then probably a dozen or so that are going to be roughly half that size. I would LOVE to build a gourd tunnel like he has, but maybe with some cucumbers or something. I figure I...

I was interested to find out recently how pineapples grow, that they can be grown in pots and moved around. This makes me think that maybe, I can grow them here in Adelaide. I was reading this thread: https://www.selfsufficientculture.com/threads/pineapple-growing.429/page-3 and see that there...

hi nicolej, I've no idea why you are having trouble with your cucumbers, could be that variety doesn't do so well in your area, could be the new garden bed, the thing is, to really know for sure you'd need to plant the ones that you had before that did really well, in that garden bed to be sure...

welcome CW1989, your garden bed looks fantastic, what are you planning on growing in there?? won't be too long and you'll be needing quite a few of them, Marks videos are certainly inspiring aren't they!!

greetings and welcome saoutlaw, glad you found the forum, it is a bit quiet here lately but there is still loads of information available if you've the time and inclination to look around.

wow cwinds, you certainly put a lot of time and effort into that, thanks for sharing

there is an outlet at the back, you put a bucket or other container under and as waste goes in the front end, some liquids come out the other end :cowmoo: but I have noticed that some of the pellets of sheep poo that I put it to start with are also ending up in the liquids. The heat generated is...

hey all, thought I'd share my latest 'investment' in sustainability. I managed to take part in the Kick Starter Home BioGas Digester purchase at the end of 2019. With the usual expected delays plus those which occurred due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we've managed to get the system set up and...

if you can't think of anything edible perhaps a green manure crop to improve the soil? I've planted buckwheat and it goes really well in summer, needing heat but loving quite a bit of water, can't remember how quick a producer it was off hand though

especially a bamboo, aren't they near indestructable??

Hi and welcome ballamara, hydroponics sounds like the way to go for you, another, short term thing you could try is wicking pots? I make them out of 15litre buckets and just drill holes a little way up from the bottom so there is a 'reservoir' of damp/wet in the bottom of the bucket. I usually...

HI everyone, I hope you all are having/have had a lovely time over the Christmas/New Year break!! This year, I managed to get a quick trip in to visit some family in Brisbane and have just got back. I've been before to see them at different places in Queensland but this is the first time that...

Hi DRoyal, I just did a quick google search and it says it takes 10 months for your turmeric to mature, the leaves dying is a good indication I guess. I'll put the link below though, in case you haven't had yours in the ground/pots for that long...

Hello and welcome oalex71, if you are in a sub tropical area, this is the place to be :) lots of members in the same situation and have great gardens. All the best to you and have a Happy New Year too.

Hello and welcome TinNC, I successfully grew and processed Stevia quite some years ago - only thing is, I didn't research enough and only dried the leaves which ended up tasting like sweet grass :rolleyes: and haven't tried again since. I did find out that you can use the leaves, stems and...

that is absolutely fantastic Andrew, you have done an awesome job, I know you've got yourself some other 'projects' going already but I really hope that you find a few places to just sit and enjoy your backyard and all the furry/flying things in it :) Maybe while munching on some of the yummy...

Hi Shellhomed, I had to do a quick google search on fruit vinegars, I've made apple cider vinegar before but didn't know you can use other fruits!! I've used apple cider vinegar in some recipes occasionally but haven't really gotten in the habit of drinking it myself even though I know it has...

Hi John, are you talking about chilli peppers or capsicums? Going on the fact that you are referring to gallon grow bags I would think that you are talking about what we know as capsicums in Australia. I found this bit of info in a quick google search and it's something I'm going to try here...

so, the seeds you planted into the garden yourself, were they the same variety as the seedlings? I'm going to assume that you purchased the seedlings locally? I wonder if they were started elsewhere and were shipped to your area (supply and demand) which may have set them back (changing...

welcome crazykenley7961, how awesome is that - your grandmother must be thrilled to bits to have you there to help!! It would make such a difference!! Having welding skills will also come in very handy in the garden by way of structures I guess? You might turn out some pretty fancy things for...