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How to possum proof a garden

On September 15, 2018 By AlissaIn Flowers, Garden, Harvest, outside, TomatoesLeave a comment

We have had trouble the last few years with the local possums eating the veggies that we planted. And before this it was a bush turkey scratching everything up so he could build his lady love one fine nest. The bush turkey has finally gotten the hint that he is not welcome and moved on. …

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How to get children to eat vegetables

On September 16, 2016September 18, 2016 By AlissaIn food, Garden, Seed raisingLeave a comment

In our garden at the moment we have two main crops happening ("We're farmers!" but I think that's a bit of an ambitious claim) - snow peas and strawberries. We have a few carrots growing and pull up a few a week "to see how they're growing". The strawberries are growing well, better than last …

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Catching up

On June 7, 2016 By AlissaIn Herbs, Seed raisingLeave a comment

The last six months have been a bit busy around here, without much actual gardening happening. At the moment I am on uni study week (part of the busy - I started studying again), and impatiently checking my garden to see if any of the seeds we have planted recently have sprouted. I'm not having …

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I hate weeds

On May 7, 2014May 13, 2020 By AlissaIn GardenLeave a comment

I've been trying to work out what to do with all the weeds in my garden - I have them beat back to a minimum, but I am not sure on how to keep them down. Mulching doesn't seem to work, putting down weed mat would stop self sowing seeds, and there's only so much …

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Our worm farm

On December 9, 2013 By AlissaIn Toddler, WormsLeave a comment

To my surprise, our worm farm is playing a big part in the garden. Little F likes to check on the worms a few times a day, and has even learnt how to say worm so he can demand more visits. We open up the top, pull back the cover and listen to the movement …

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