Velella's Edible Backyard

Joined: 23/04/23 Updated: 09/01/24 Frost:
Location: SPRINGWOOD

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Summer grafting - Yes, it is an alternative but I had two takes in 18 attempts. . That’s lower than I get with more conventional grafting. ..54 days 6hrs
Bandicoots and stripped leaves - Hmm, bandicoots are equipped to climb , are omnivores, eat fruit I wonder if they are responsible. Leaf cutter bees do a neat excision of the leaf, very recognisable. My leaves are jewel and frayed. Thanks for your thoughts ..109 days 11hrs
Bandicoots and stripped leaves - Suddenly my apple trees and plum trees have a peculiar ragged appearance Each leaf is partially eaten but no branches broken Always new growth At the same time long nosed bandicoots have appeared , never before. They are being caught in my fox trap ..130 days 7hrs
Summer grafting - YouTube , Nick Kasko has s fresh take on summer grafting. If you forgot to store scions from winter , he gives you a second chance using new growth : not just chip budding but whole stem grafting. Worth checking out , I think..137 days 8hrs
Citrus stink bugs - Squashing stink bugs between fingers leaves a ghastly smell. Use hand sanitizer. Instantly disappears ..141 days 4hrs