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Winterized one of the plots today. Turned over, weeded, compost moved, mulch moved, weed cloth laid down, pea straw laid down. Now, I just need to get #1 and 2 done in the next couple of weeks. #3 was first because it's easiest to dig, but if my ass feels busted after this one, there's no telling ho...

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Well! I can see it's been far too long since I've posted here last. So here's a bit of an update: I have three plots now (80, 62 and 38) which means I am currently maxed out according to the garden rules. :P (although technically, only two are in my name, and the third is in my FIL's name). This yea...

Yes, always! I love it when I can get a hold of free manure, and all my veg peelings go straight to the bin. At my old job (a coffee bar), I used to collect buckets full of the coffee and espresso grounds and throw them in the compost, giving it a major jump start! I also get excited when I find mea...

We got our allotment today! I'm so excited I can hardly sit still. It's not that big, but should be able to produce plenty of veggies for the three of us! The previous owner is moving to another plot, so the courgette plant, the parsley and the silverbeet you see are his, but by early next week, we ...

I'm not sure how enviable the life of an immigrant can be, but I don't regret the move to Oz to live with my man. :) Well, I do miss family and friends back home, but that's why I love the internet so much. XD Thanks for the welcome everyone. i'm still exploring this site, so I'm not sure if there's...

Thanks for the help, I'll know what to look for now. :)

I have seen many references to companion planting with marigolds, but I've seen "pot" marigolds and just "marigolds" used. Do all marigolds make a good companion plant, or is the pot marigold the one you want?

If anyone could clarify the matter, that'd be great.

Yeah, bit of compost, thin layer of seeds, thin layer of more compost, and water gently. they'll come up when they come up, but be careful, in the right environment they really grow. :) Eventually I think you have to split them by root division, and harvest them regularly to encourage more growth.

Well, this is my second round trying to post this, as my first attempt was apparently cut short by some sort of board dysfunction. I am a transplant, having been born and raised in California, and when I married my husband 9an Aussie born and raised) I moved to live with him on TAS. I've been here 7...