After my poop mission the other day, I got some garlic bulbs for planting from Bunnings. Some people swear by planting garlic on the shortest day, June 21, others I think just like the routine of planting on the same date every year. But garlic can be planted in July too, and even August in some … More Garlic And a Manure Dressing
I take it back, oh yes. I am eating my words. I was so busy gloating over my ‘win’ over oxalis in the vege garden that I did not notice its second assault. While my back was turned, the oxalis got organised, and launched a stealthy, mass attack on the front garden. I had diligently cleared … More I Take Back What I Said About Oxalis
My blog has been silent for far too long. But no more! I have a new house and a new garden, which have both been keeping me occupied for the last few weeks. The last tenant apparently did not have green fingers, although he had no trouble growing weeds. My work is cut out for me, … More New House, New Garden, New Weeds
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