Fayes' Botanic Obsession

arbe · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:08 pm

Not sure how knitted wings would last out in the environment but some stained glass would look awesome

Faye · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:46 pm

Stained glass would make a nice touch and knitted wings would be interesting.

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This "sunshine special" passionfruit is going great guns. It was planted around 18 months ago and we harvested mega amounts during the winter months and I cannot believe just how many flowers there are today and more fruits have already formed. It would be a top choice if you love passionfruit, fast growing and extremely productive. The chicken pen is 9 metres long and it hasreached the end and is also climbing accross the top and towards the middle of the roofed area.

Faye · **Posted:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:03 am

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The pardalotes are either setting up their nest or bringing food the youngins. One returned to the nest box before the other flew out.

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The roses seem to be at their peak right now, all the pruning, mulching and fertilising is starting to pay off. Mornings and evenings in the garden are just beautiful and there is so much bird life, it is like living in a bird cage

Pierre de ronsard is the pink rose covering the arbour, which forms the entrance leading to the front door. I bought the standard rose from someones front garden and transplanted it when dad and I built the arbour, limestone planter,retaining wall and then paved the whole area. It was a few years ago now.

Simo · **Posted:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:10 am

Well done to Eddy on the sculptures :thumb:

put mine to shame, will have to lift my game.

Do you prune the passion fruit back at the start of spring or just let it do it's own thang?

Charlie · **Posted:** Wed Nov 21, 2012 1:21 am

Your property is so stunning and inspirational Faye, you guys must be so proud.

Mrs Charlie and myself would love to get a grand tour one day... your hard work has really paid off.

Faye · **Posted:** Fri May 03, 2013 11:18 am

New project is my square foot garden. Got the goods yesterday. 16 crates and 20 bags bio coco peat all for $240.

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oldute · **Posted:** Fri May 03, 2013 6:30 pm

Hi Faye,
Coco peat? Is that all the vegies will be growing in?

Faye · **Posted:** Fri May 03, 2013 9:53 pm

Yeah, but it's special Old Ute :grin:
They grew flowers in it first and then composted it so it is alive with lots of biological activity. I haven't used it before so we shall see how good it is and keepvyou updated.

Snags · **Joined:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:52 pm **Posts:** 234

where do you get the crates from?

Burnsy · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 1:00 am

Snags wrote:

where do you get the crates from?

...............and more importantly what do you do with them ther than filling them with produce? :thumb:

Faye · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 11:14 pm

The idea is to follow the square foot garden theme and 16 crates will each be potted with different veges. Placed over weed mat and should be easy to move around easily if necessary. The crates came from the Valley flower farm in the Swan valley $3.75 each.

Snags · **Joined:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:52 pm **Posts:** 234

Thats reasonable
I would put them in the bottom of a wicking bed covered in geotech fabric

gazza · **Posted:** Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:59 am

So how are the crates growing Faye, or are you too busy watching the trout feed to be out playing in the dirt?

Faye · **Posted:** Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:37 am

Umm well Gazza, how things can change. Unfortunately I can't do any lifting, meaning not moving bags of potting mix after unexpected surgery 7 weeks ago. Things will start to improve now. So much needs to be done and I will relish taking the time over the next few months to restore my garden to its former glory as I decided to give up my day job. This time I will be getting more serious about the self sufficiency angle and greater good production.
We have lost our big red rooster and there is a smell of fox, so I am keeping a close eye in my layers. We are getting 8 eggs a day since the winter solstice passed.
The trout are jumping and I have managed to do a little trimming and removal of the climbing spinach. Self sown snow peas and winter cherry toms are providing a snack at feed time. We are also getting lemons from a $5 unidentified tree I bought about 8 years ago :grin: Finally. Aah slow and steady!
Loving my stinging nettle and waiting for the butterflies to come. Thats it for now.
Ps I am trying to spend more time doing stuff rather than internet stuff, though old habits die hard.

Faye · **Posted:** Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:16 pm

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Stinging nettle pesto pasta is better than I imagined. We made the pasta with homegrown eggs and all I added was flour, olive oil, pinenuts and parmesan.

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