Monthly Archives: August 2013

Saturday links – including federal election and policies

Posted on August 31, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Every Saturday’s post on AgriTapestry is a collection of agriculture, agritecture, urban farming and gardening related links, often stories that have come up during the week. This week I’ve a special focus on the federal election, announcements and policies related … Continue reading →

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Friday photo – Bruce Rock trip special

Posted on August 30, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Last weekend we went on a little wander, a short loop through the central/southern wheatbelt out to Bruce Rock and back. I was particularly interested in wildflowers, granite and wheatbelt farming. Here are a few choice shots. Sadly, my photos … Continue reading →

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You don’t irrigate? You mean, you don’t water your plants? Really? (2/3)

Posted on August 29, 2013 by tikiwanderer

I travelled a bit, still do. I like to wander and learn how different places work. It often challenges preconceptions you never knew you had. And people’s stories are interesting, as are the stories of the plants, the rocks, the … Continue reading →

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You don’t irrigate? You mean, you don’t water your plants? Really? (1/3)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Yes, really. I have four zones in my garden, two of which I am leaving unirrigated, and one of these is food-producing. In Perth, with hot summers where there’s no significant rain for up to five months at a time. … Continue reading →

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Bee Friendly – downloadable guide to planting for honeybees

Posted on August 27, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Here’s an interesting read. Bee Friendly is a guide to planting for honeybees in agricultural and urban environments, put out this year by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). It’s $60 in hardcopy but you can download it … Continue reading →

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Wheatbelt, granite and wildflowers

Posted on August 26, 2013 by tikiwanderer

We spent the weekend off on a short trip into the central wheatbelt of Western Australia. Tis’ the season for it – the wildflowers are well grown, the rains are almost over and the sun has returned, so the blooming … Continue reading →

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Saturday links

Posted on August 24, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Every Saturday’s post on AgriTapestry is a collection of agriculture, agritecture, urban farming and gardening related links, often stories that have come up during the week. Here’s this week’s: Science, experiment and research Volunteer researchers helping protect the iconic Yellow … Continue reading →

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Friday photo – Blueberry buds and flowers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Our blueberry bush is budding and flowering prolifically, or at least as much as a one-foot-high bush can. Blueberries aren’t the best crop for Perth as most need more chilling than we get here on the sandplain. This is a … Continue reading →

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This weekend: Almond Blossom Festival and Sustainable Rural Land Expo, Vic.

Posted on August 22, 2013 by tikiwanderer

Just wanted to give a shout-out to a couple of events happening this weekend. The Mallee Almond Blossom Festival is on Sunday at the Robinvale Golf Course in northern Victoria. Local almonds, olives, preserves and foods, with masses and masses … Continue reading →

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Textbooks

Posted on August 22, 2013 by tikiwanderer

The second of my new textbooks arrived yesterday. I’m a bit excited. With the decision to change from my former career to the general field of urban farming, I thought about whether my accumulated knowledge of plants, science, local conditions, … Continue reading →

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