2013
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Awesome cauliflower! -
Another angle on the evolving 'food-forest'. -
Meyer lemon -
Harlequinbugs attacking our apples. They really went for some of them, but luckily in later years have been far less of a problem. -
Still digging holes. This time for an Olive in the 'future court yard'. -
Gum tree had to get the chop, after it grew 8m in only 4 years. -
Hugelkulture beds... all the rage in Permaculture. Not sure if they suit our climate exactly, but was good fun.
This year was 5 years since we began. There were a few successes, and a few failures too. The greywater system blocked up and needed changing. There were still things to plant and space to fill. Got rid of another few metres square of couch grass. Also removed a large gum tree, which although gave some awesome summer shade – grew at an incredible pace (8m in just 3 years), yet was totally unsuitable* for an edible landscape – so it had to come out.
*Eucalyptus trees suppress other plants, and suck the moisture out of a very large area. This one was also going to grow to a huge height. We gained a yield of firewood and leaf mulch though.
What a combination!
Great water play for Asher’s cousins.
