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Offline KarenH

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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1155 on: April 06, 2015, 02:21:13 am »
Thanks Bess!  Will give it a go.
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1156 on: April 06, 2015, 10:19:58 am »
We too are enjoying the produce growing in our own back yard.....and I am making the most of it all before Mr Jack Frost appears.  ;)

Tomatoes, zucchinis, spring onions, habenero chillies, chives, rosemary, apples & lemons all in abundance ATM.  ;D
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1157 on: April 06, 2015, 09:41:08 pm »
Planted my garlic yesterday.  May be a bit early, but I don't know when I will get a chance later in the season.

All of your gardens sound so productive, I am, as usual, very jealous of you all.

Have you got any photos of your wicking beds yet, Chookie?  Still very interested in the concept, just trying to persuade DH that they really are worth following up.
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1158 on: April 06, 2015, 10:44:44 pm »
Astarra, glad you are enjoying all the goodies from your garden.
Marina, raised bed seem to be very good here. The rabbits and wombats can't get at them.  We will be interested to see if our wicking beds are as good or better.  They are a lot of work setting up but should provide most of our greens for the year.   Will take some photos.

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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1159 on: April 07, 2015, 09:24:48 am »
Astarra, glad you are enjoying all the goodies from your garden.
Marina, raised bed seem to be very good here. The rabbits and wombats can't get at them.  We will be interested to see if our wicking beds are as good or better.  They are a lot of work setting up but should provide most of our greens for the year.   Will take some photos.

Can't wait to see the photos Chookie!
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1160 on: April 11, 2015, 06:18:51 am »
picked lots of mandarins and lemons from the fruit trees.

planted more vege seeds.
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1161 on: April 12, 2015, 01:52:27 am »
Everything we grow is precious and we try and use or preserve every small thing.  Today I am roasting cherry toms, leek and garlic.  I will freeze the result to use in soup .

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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1162 on: April 12, 2015, 01:54:33 am »

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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1163 on: April 12, 2015, 07:09:43 am »
Beautiful produce Chookie 8)
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1164 on: April 12, 2015, 07:13:46 am »
Finally got around to taking photo.
In the foreground is the raised bed that was set up with help from the WOOFERS. We have been eating from this bed continually for 2 years.
I have planted one wicking bed with Asian Veggies, coriander, broccoli, chives , lettuce and Kale.

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« Reply #1166 on: April 12, 2015, 08:15:57 am »
I wish I'd gone for a walk with you and DD Chookie, I'd love to have seen your garden.  How good does that look.
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1167 on: April 12, 2015, 11:41:17 am »
It looks fantastic Chookie. Congratulations  to you and Ral.
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1168 on: April 12, 2015, 11:55:32 am »
It looks amazing Chookie. I think you've chosen some great plants for wicking beds, I can't wait to hear what you think of it as time goes on :)
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Re: Are there any backyard veggie gardeners here?
« Reply #1169 on: April 12, 2015, 12:07:10 pm »
Wonderful garden chookie.