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Greywater dispersal system
My first major post-permaculture design course project has been the construction of a greywater dispersal system. But first, a bit of background info is needed. When we moved into this property, 10...
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Fertility capture
This luxuriant growth is a mixture of Lemon Balm and Slender Knotweed (Persicaria decipiens), a water-loving plant native to this area. They’ve both self-seeded here and they’re growing at the base of...
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Grey water line working well
The grey water dispersal system I put in last January is working well. I know we’ve had lots of rain this year and that must have contributed to much of the growth that’s occurred, but it’s still good...
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Have rabbits & butterflies given up sex?
I can’t believe it’s spring and there are NO Cabbage White Butterflies flying and NO baby rabbits eyeing off the greenery. It’s warm enough, so where are they? This year I actually WANT Cabbage Whites....
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The autumn garden
I love autumn in Melbourne. Warm, sunny, windless days; gentle rain (hopefully); new growth from all the plants that went dormant over summer. It’s a good time to get into the garden and re-assess...
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Around the garden
I’ve planted out the tomatoes I bought at the Sunday market. They’re big enough and the weather is warm enough and I hope it’ll stay that way. I notice Suburban Tomato (who also lives in Melbourne),...
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Drought victims
This is was a feijoa: Admittedly I haven’t given it any water at all and for some reason (unknown), this is a very dry spot. Everything here is wilted and unhappy. I’m not too fussed about it because I...
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End of season summary
It’s the equinox and autumn is here, thank God! Shorter days and longer nights. Less heat and more coolth. I am thankful, even though it means the spring/summer growing season with its wonderful gluts...
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