An opportunity to explore and discuss current best practice for small farm management in the local region, sharing of information, advice and resources. There will be a demonstration and discussion of options for weed management in organic market gardens, and a discussion of some pasture weed issues. Bring along plants you want identified, and examples of […]
Jewel Beetles – Did You Know?
Did you know that nearly 60,000 jewel beetles were harvested by Landcare staff and volunteers over the last twelve months. 200 adult jewel beetles are placed into a tent and left to breed for 45 days. When numbers are sufficient, beetles are individually harvested using a modified vacuum cleaner. Each jar contains some cats claw […]
The Power of Pee
“By the powers!”, or rather “By the Powers!” is a mild Aussie oath that I first struck when I had the privilege of working at “ground level” in forestry with axe, mattock and brush-hook in gangs of men, many of which had gone through The Great Depression and/or one or two of the Great Wars. […]
