Not much happening recently however, the aquaponics system is cycling nicely and the seedlings of lettuce, parsley and watercress are doing well and the fish doing fine.I have not obtained any perch yet. Perhaps next week.Small lemons forming on the lemon tree. Blossoms on the lime.I put a heap of shredded paper in the chook … Continue reading Early August Update
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Home Grown Mushrooms
We had friends for dinner the other night and I picked a couple of mushrooms from my first little crop. Within a matter of days those in the box were swelling to fill the spaces where I had removed the other ones. We ate them raw in salad and they were very dense and full … Continue reading Home Grown Mushrooms
Aquaponics nearing completion
Well, it is up and running now after several months. Probably one of the larger projects I've ever taken on aside from my first house renovation. The outlet pipe (black poly pipe running the length of the grow beds) has required some tinkering and probably will for some time as the system settles and the … Continue reading Aquaponics nearing completion
Food Security
This article is from Philip Day's website.As the European debt mountain threatens to unravel the euro and entire EU, across the Atlantic the United States approaches a possible default on its own borrowing. One area not covered by the media for obvious reasons is the real possibility of food shortages for the citizen. Each of … Continue reading Food Security
Mid-Winter Update
This week the pumpkin that was growing in the wisteria fell and started to rot. I think it was probably the last few nights of frost. But I can't be sure.The nectarine is about to break out into foliage again after the last few weeks reprieve. I will be watching it closely as it got … Continue reading Mid-Winter Update
Petit Paradis 