Month: July 2013

Treating Root knot nematode control using French marigolds & mustard greens..
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Treating Root knot nematode control using French marigolds & mustard greens..

Root knot nematodes have been an ongoing issue for us in the garden over the past few years.. We have tried a few methods in controlling them & think we have finally found one that we will be using from…

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How to save French Marigold seeds, Tagetes patula..
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How to save French Marigold seeds, Tagetes patula..

During summer we sowed out a few French marigold seeds we got from a local community garden.. A few of the plants have done exceptionally well & we have been very surprised with the number of seeds that they produce..…

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How to Harvest broccoli to get more from your plants...
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How to Harvest broccoli to get more from your plants…

How to Harvest broccoli to get more from your plants Hi Folks. Broccoli would have to be one of my favourite plants to grow.. It starts off with a nice tidy little head of green goodness only to go onto…

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Hay bale garden update & other plans.. 11th July 2013
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Hay bale garden update & other plans.. 11th July 2013

Time for a bit of an update on how the front garden is travelling.. The hay bale beds are growing well & a start has been made putting some of the permanent beds in position too.. Will hopefully be off…

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Internet of Farming: Arduino-based, backyard aquaponics
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Internet of Farming: Arduino-based, backyard aquaponics

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