Image by seizethedave Rebekah preparing her bed in at the Glow Worm Cottages in Franz Josef. We stayed in this room a few times. Question by : I put worms in my bed and I slept in my bed. I put a squirrel in my bed and mustard in my bed and I ate it? […]
Continue reading …Image by dinesh_valke Botanical name: Vigna vexillata (L.) A. Rich. – [ (VIG-nuh) named for Prof. Dominico Vigna, 17th century Italian botanist; (vek-see-LAH-tuh) from Latin vexillum – a standard or flag ] Synonyms: Dolichos vexillatus (L.) Kunth • Phaseolus vexillatus L. • Plectrotropis angustifolia Schumach. & Thonn. • Vigna angustifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Hook. f. […]
Continue reading …Image by Suzies Farm Suzie’s CSA offers fresh, local, organic, and seasonal produce straight from our family farm to our community. CSA boxes are offered to shareholders in regular or small sizes, weekly or every other week, for 6 or 12 box commitments. Shareholders are invited to a free farm tour during their subscription. Contact […]
Continue reading …Image by mhall209 This is why I drink organic milk. Organic dairys do not look like this, with cows standing knee deep in mud and manure. Nasty. But yea, thats where traditional milk comes from. Question by Matt: Organic Food Delivery in Turkey? I heard there is a website where you can order organic foods […]
Continue reading …Image by avlxyz Boroondara Farmers’ Market – Victorian Farmers’ Market Association Boroondara Farmers Market – City of Boroondara Visit the Boroondara Farmers Market every month to buy delicious, fresh produce. When: Third Saturday of the month, 8am to 1pm Where: Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East (Melway 59 E4) Cost: Contact: 03 9278 4444 danika.benison@boroondara.vic.gov.au […]
Continue reading …Image by Bob Doran Question by : Does overgrazing constitute sustainable agriculture? I am sure that liberals know the answer. Overgrazig causes irreversible erosion of soil. Every year 10% of soil is destroyed and after 10 years there will be nothing but barren dust. A rancher who practices such methods may have some extra profits […]
Continue reading …Image by Charlotte Nordahl In the tree is a beehive. Question by Betty: how many leaves do i need to purchase to make a beehive? i want a big beehive and money is no option. i was thinking 25 leaves would suffice, because surely the leaves would create new ones and so on, like in […]
Continue reading …Image by mrmole All ready to be mixed: 300 litres of Vermiculite 200 litres peat moss 120 litres compost (we need more compost!) Question by westpalmharbor: should I use garden soil in Square foot garden? I found great composite wood look heavy duty snap together raised beds at sam’s club very reasonable, but now have […]
Continue reading …At end of 2009 I collected together all my sealed mason bee reeds, paper straws and some tubes to show off the successes of the year. They are in cocoon phase so no bee visible. Having access to the tubes allows me to gently break open and disinfect (clean out) all the failed cells – […]
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