Rain 09??? and 08!
December 31, 2008
From the Elder’s Weather site…Here is a snapshot of our area’s ‘possible’ predicted rainfall for 2009…looks like we could be in for a wet March but winter looks like remaining dry for yet another year.This chart lists Jan’s rainfall as ‘above normal’.Our average for Jan is 22mm…The same site h…
New Year Wishes For You
December 29, 2008
Garden Log 28 Dec 08:Temperatures that week:Lowest Min 11.6CLowest Max 26.7CHighest Max 33CRain 1.4 mmThe last Garden Log for 2008.I wish all readers a Happy New Year.May you all have great harvestsand just the right amount of sun and rainto compose your gardens grow!With Christmas and the Summer So…
Aliens To The Rescue
December 26, 2008
We have left a couple of giant Coriander plant to go to seed. Doc wants to keep the seeds to grind up to use in his curries…yum!Unfortunately they have become infested with Aphids…it seems to be a good year for them that year! The great news is that not only have the Ladybirds (Coccinella trans…
Greenhouse Gardening Basics
December 24, 2008
If you have always assumed that it would be difficult to start a greenhouse garden you might be surprised by how easy it is to put one together. Basically, all you need is a shack with a lot of windows.
There is a little bit more to it than that – you need to keep the temperature right, prepare c…
Christmas in Australia’s Hot…
December 24, 2008
CHRISTMAS WHERE THE GUM TREES GROW(Val Donlon / Lesley Sabogal)Christmas where the gum trees growThere is no frost and there is no snowChristmas in Australia’s hotCold and frosty is what its notWhen the bloom of the Jacaranda tree is hereChristmas date is nearRead the rest here on that link:This was…
How to choose Gardening Supplies
December 22, 2008
whether you have a garden, or whether you are planning to start one that year, you want to start buying your garden supplies as early as possible. whether you wait until May or June to buy your supplies, you are going to pay full price.
If you can buy at clearance prices in the fall, or at off-seas…
Kangaroo Apples
December 22, 2008
Judy asked for more knowledge aboutthe Kangaroo Apples solanum aviculare.I’m not certain why they have gained the name Kangaroo Apple as they neither look nor taste like apples and Kangaroos don’t eat them at all. According to Tim Low’s Wild Food Plants of Australia book the fruits aren’t very tasty…