tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post1675721841520931370..comments2023-10-21T01:36:38.259-07:00Comments on Grow my own Eden: Long overdue garden update!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188603527602084352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-86576818219082309642014-10-02T01:34:55.343-07:002014-10-02T01:34:55.343-07:00exterior high Pressure Cleaning Brisbane using s...exterior high <a href="http://dazsmowing.com.au/pressure_cleaning.html" rel="nofollow"> Pressure Cleaning Brisbane </a> using safe technology. You need to have driveways, gutters and a host of other exterior home ad office assets periodically completely cleaned, this is an insurance against de-valuation of your home. We are based in south Brisbane and travel across the city for residential and commercial clients.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361049499910661267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-43327782566509508552014-07-21T07:02:59.482-07:002014-07-21T07:02:59.482-07:00The long wait definitely paid off, as your garden ...The long wait definitely paid off, as your garden looks great and fresh! And your absence in the blogging world is understandable. Starting up a new business can really take most of your time due to paperwork and planning. I hope you have someone to help you all through the process, so you won’t carry the stress on your own. How is it progressing, by the way?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mktlawoffice.com/" rel="nofollow">Charlotte Brock @ MKT Law, PLC</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847252374238490952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-50759203691260804212014-05-05T12:41:25.146-07:002014-05-05T12:41:25.146-07:00Thank you Jo!! I'm hoping the sheer rediculous...Thank you Jo!! I'm hoping the sheer rediculous numbers of plants I have going means that despite the slugs and other bugs I will hopefully still have a decent harvest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188603527602084352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-3452380799585905642014-05-05T08:14:57.498-07:002014-05-05T08:14:57.498-07:00Busy busy. It looks like its going to be a very su...Busy busy. It looks like its going to be a very successful year for you, and I hope that goes for your new business too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-40576376949808034242014-05-05T03:35:52.782-07:002014-05-05T03:35:52.782-07:00Yes the Inca Berry flowers are more intricate than...Yes the Inca Berry flowers are more intricate than I expected. The plants themselves will grow pretty fast and need staking, but they are so incredibly cold hardy so if they don't fruit until next year you don't even really need to fleece them. Mine just kept growing all through winter, a gorgeous green and then the leaves turned more purpley just in March right before the flowers appeared. I can't wait for the fruit now!<br /><br />The broad bean flowers really are stunning, especially because the plants really are doing so well with year without slug interference. All of the flowers are much bigger than previous years, even on my suttons, which I've grown before.<br /><br />Thank you! I am very excited for the future, its nice getting to actually spend time in my house & studio, and doing my own thing finally!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188603527602084352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-64823960767522568302014-05-05T03:31:03.808-07:002014-05-05T03:31:03.808-07:00Thanks Mark. It is bought compost - the same as a...Thanks Mark. It is bought compost - the same as all the others have, though I did start them off in seed starting compost (Westland I think, I've had good success with this in the past) but now they are in the general multi-purpose one, so perhaps they are still adjusting from being babied! I also used a new propagator with them this year, and I think it may have restricted their roots. So I'm just hoping they are committing all their energy to growing glorious roots and then will shoot up like my broad beans in no time.<br /><br />As far as my business is concerned, absolutely! I'm an organised person (despite the impression my disorganised blogging puts out) so I'm good at sticking to my hours, but I can be flexible if I need to, which is more amazing that I imagined. My boss is great - she even gives me weekends off! HahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188603527602084352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-89190263665934962282014-05-05T03:17:28.634-07:002014-05-05T03:17:28.634-07:00Broad beans would make good ornamentals and the fl...Broad beans would make good ornamentals and the flowers have a lovely perfume.<br />We have sown Inca berries and cucamelons this year so I was interested to see the inca berry flowers.<br /><br />I'm glad that you have sorted out your work situation and have an exciting new venture - good luck.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612766834326848993.post-42819896979856707122014-05-05T01:34:30.939-07:002014-05-05T01:34:30.939-07:00Well, I wouldn't worry too much about the smal...Well, I wouldn't worry too much about the small chillis - you have so many other lovely plants! Re the chillis though: the compost in which you have them looks quite coarse. Is it home-made? Maybe it lacks sufficient nutrients? I always like to start plants off on fairly fine compost (I use commercial multi-purpose, but remove the big bits - a sieve comes in handy here). If the Baby Bio is not strong enough, try using "Tomorite" or similar tomato-feed. The battle against slugs and snails is a never-ending one isn't it? I find that the only effective counter-measure is the blue slug-pellet.<br /><br />BTW, I hope your new business takes off. It must be such a relief to you to be your own boss!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.com