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Apple - Boskoop scion / bud wood

Apple - Boskoop scion / bud wood

Details   Heritage variety introduced in the 1850s in the Netherlands. Large fruit suitable for cooking or eating fresh.
Price   $3.90  each
Price for 2 or more   $3.50  each if you buy 2 or more
Tags     apple  scion 
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Babaco

Babaco

Common name   Babaco, Mountain Papaya, Champagne Fruit
Botanical name   Carica x heilbornii
Details   Produces large, yellow fruit pentagonal in cross-section - Self fertile.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Variety   Pentagona
Diameter   1.00
Height (m)   2
Flowers   Small white
Edible  
Evergreen  
Frost sensitive  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Full sun - part shade
Soil type   Rich, free draining
Wind tolerance   Low (large leaves)
Tags     exotic  sub-tropical  fruit 
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Bio fuel (turning food into energy)

Bio fuel (turning food into energy)

Ok, so this isn't what most people mean when they say bio fuels but turning lunch into energy certainly can reduce dependence on fossil fuel.

Our push mower is cheap to run, quiet, doesn't smell bad, easy to service and takes up hardly any room in the shed. Oh, and it keeps you fit! What's not to love.
October 22, 2009
Buying a property with 80% deposit

Buying a property with 80% deposit

Modern society is built on debt and many of us accept it as inevitable. Our consumer culture encourages spending (not saving) with easy credit and a notion that instant gratification will lead to happiness.

With a little self control and planning it is possible to save a large deposit and avoid the shackles of long term debt.

July 11, 2009
Chinese haw

Chinese haw

Common name   Chinese haw
Botanical name   Crataegus pinnatifida
Family   Rosaceae
Details   Broadly spreading, deciduous. Thorns not numerous. Leaves glossy and yellow in the autumn. Grown widely in China for its edible red fruits.
Height (m)   5.0
Date   August 07, 2013
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Semi shade, Full sun
Soil type   Moist, Wet
Concrete bench top - faux granite

Concrete bench top - faux granite

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen as we do you will appreciate the value of a quality bench and sink configuration.
The one we had was a single tub with a wooden bench top constructed of poor quality materials and it wasn't living up to our requirements.
In typical style I decided I needed a challenging new project and launched into building a complete replacement with a concrete bench top and double tubs. This is the story.
August 01, 2012
  concrete  kitchen  bench  tub  sink 

Constructing and working with a chookhouse gardening system

Combining chookhouse and glasshouse is one of the classic permaculture examples of stacking functions, closing loops and all that but not something I had ever come across. It makes sense on a lot of levels:
  • Why have 2 buildings when you can have one
  • Waste products from chickens are great inputs for plants (manure, heat, CO2...)
  • Chickens eat insects and plant material and are great for preparing soil for planting
  • Plants grow well in sheltered, warm environment
May 05, 2016
Construction process

Construction process

Fortunately the skeleton and shell of the building was quite sound and really just needed a few minor alterations before we could run wiring and pipes and close the walls and finish the interior.
Cornelian cherry seeds

Cornelian cherry seeds

Common name   Cornelian cherry
Botanical name   Cornus mas
Details   Cornus mas, commonly known as Cornelian cherry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to parts of Europe and Asia. It is prized for its ornamental beauty, culinary uses, and medicinal properties. Cornus mas produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, followed by oblong red fruits that ripen in late summer to early fall. The fruit is tart when eaten fresh but can be used in jams, jellies, and beverages. The plant has glossy green leaves that turn red or purple in the fall, adding to its ornamental value. Cornus mas is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. It is also valued for its medicinal properties, with the fruit believed to have antioxidant and immune-boosting effects. Overall, Cornus mas is a versatile and attractive plant with both aesthetic and practical benefits.
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Price   $4.10  20 seeds
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