by Lynne Byass | Sep 7, 2019 | comfrey, plant of the month, Seed Savers
Comfrey: weed or useful plant? Comfrey is called a weed in many places. However, it is some times referred to, by ‘permie’ ‘practitioners, as “the permaculture plant”. It can be used in many ways, in the garden as fertiliser, mulch or as...
by Lynne Byass | Aug 31, 2019 | plant of the month, Seed Savers, tomatoes
It’s that time of year: tomato time. Tomatoes are the number one vegetable grown by home gardeners in the western world. Gardeners are seeking that well-known and loved taste; the taste you just don’t get in store-bought tomatoes. But what do you need to...
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 | 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 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...
by PSW | Mar 4, 2019 | Seed Savers, Seed to plate
23rd Feb 2019Our first Seed Savers get-together for 2019 saw 49 brave souls (including six children) turn up on a cold, drizzly, windy morning. Annette and Karlene have been our Coordinators for the past five years and have now handed the mantle over to Lynne and...