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I've never heard so many Sacred Kingfishers around the place before. It's unusual yet fantastic. I've also started noticing the Citrus Swallowtails are emerging as are the Vine Moths now that there is an abundance of fresh, green, tender leaves on the grape vines. I have also heard many cicadas at the new garden and … Continue reading Phases Of Abundance – Tillellan
Soil Creation Whenever earth is moved it is wise to plant and / or seed as soon as possible. In other words, where earth disturbance is planned it is important to also have organised what species and methods (strategies) will be used to stabilise the area. With our initial earthworks at Tillellan there was a … Continue reading Soil Creation
"Wow, you've got a garden... you've actually got a GARDEN!" Bemused Visitor I don't recall a time myself when backyard gardening changed. Not a precise moment. Maybe I was born after the major change, or at … Continue reading When Backyards became Backwards
The Basic Rules of Seed Saving 1) Plants of the same species are close genetic relatives and can cross breed or interbreed. It is best to grow either different species of a variety or have them flowering at different times. ie plant them at different times or plant early producing varieties/late producing varieties. Isolation is another … Continue reading Seed Saving Basics
We have had Japanese quail for several years now. I have not found them to be as I expected in that they do make some loud calls occasionally (nothing compared to a rooster however). And they do make nice sounding calls too which was unexpected (almost like a cross between a frog and cricket) , … Continue reading Coturnix Quail
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