by PSW | Aug 26, 2019 | bok choy, going to seed, lettuce, Seed Savers
Time to save some seed! As winter officially draws to a close, some of your brassicas and greens are bolting to seed. Please resist the temptation to pull them out to make room for more plants. At our place, we have only four square metres of garden and, at the...
by PSW | Aug 7, 2019 | Aphids, Monday Meeting, Pest Contol
Cockroaches life cycle: 3 distinct stages: egg nymph and adult. Egg Production Adult females produce between 10 and 40 eggs at a time. Shaped like a kidney bean, the egg case is either carried by the mother or placed in a protected location until hatching, preferably...
by PSW | Jun 12, 2019 | Seed Savers
Hi all Just wanted to let you know that I have created a group on Facebook for all who are interested in PSW Seed Savers. You can leave your stories, ask questions, share hints and tips — this page is for you. Just one request please, keep it to seeds and edible...
by PSW | May 22, 2019 | Permaculture in action
Hi! My name is Elisa and I am currently starting a community garden at Mt Druitt. I am a member of Permaculture Sydney North and thought I would reach out to you as I now spend one day a week in the West! Bunnings was going to sponsor some tools and garden beds, but...
by PSW | May 7, 2019 | Seed Savers, varieties
We had another glorious Saturday perfect for Seed Savers. Seedlings from last month were transplanted from trays to individual posts. Planted this month were seeds of 67 varieties: Aquilegia, 2 types of beetroot, broccolini, 4 types of cabbage, celtuce, 3 types of...