MotherHuldah1's Edible Backyard
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16/09/09 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy MotherHuldah1 Love's Edible Plants i'm a mother, masseuse, chanteuse, shutterbug, declutterer, and treehugger. aftera home orchard, vegie/herb gardens and a native rainforeston acreage, a small villa garden on a south facing slope is a bit of a challenge. my aim is to have fruit trees forming the backbone of my garden, with herbs and salad veg interspersed. where the winter sun comes in, i've planted deciduous fruits, a hedge of cardamom stabilises the steep bank and will provide some privacy from the busy road, and nasturtiums to fill in the spaces and provide cover till the bigger plants grow. my soil is mostly red clay and fill, the main slope faces south,and the annual rainfall? well we had floods of biblical proportions this year, and very, very little since March. i'm watering twice a week for maintainence, but still, my aim is to provide myself with fruit and fresh greens, while showing my clients just how easy it is to have health benefits ready to pluck off the tree. ![]() Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dragon Fruit - Red 5/10![]() Update: 5622 days 10hrs Growing: In the Ground First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Water Given in: Autumn Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Carambola Starfruit - Daleys Sweet Gold 9/10![]() Update: 5652 days 13hrs Comments: - struggling a little thru the winter, and in too close proximity to a bangalow palm. this photo also shows the arrowroot plant. Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Low Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: manure and mulch Pest Control: none needed so far. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Babaco Cutting![]() Update: 5652 days 13hrs Comments: - lost this one to root rot in the recent floods. purple tiger chili in the foreground. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 9 people found this review useful CommentsMotherHuldah1 says... [5662 days 17hrs ago]lost this one through root rot in the floods, will have to plant another.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Berry - Elderberry 10/10![]() Update: 5652 days 13hrs Comments: - easy to grow, will take off if left to it's own devices. elderflowers are used in cosmetics, dipped in batter and fried, the berries make a tart jam and also a nice elderberry wine. Fruiting Months October, November, December Planted: 2007 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Low Sun Water Given in: Winter After FruitingPollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: manure, mulch When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: no pests so far. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 9 of 10 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
hedychium coronarumMotherHuldah1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5652 days 13hrs Comments: - easy growing fragrant ginger fromt he Himalayas, extensively used in Chinese herbal medicine. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Orange - Blood 4/10![]() Update: 5662 days 7hrs Comments: - update: after 12 months inthe ground, this is finally taking off, new growth and flower buds today :D Height 1.5 metres Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Black Sapote - Superb (Grafted) 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - still in a large terracotta pot, waiting for a space to plant it. Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Plum Gulf Gold Tree (G) 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Winter Pest Control: just planted starting to leaf out. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - just planted, already starting to leaf out, superb colour. Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Apple - Tropical Anna 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - just planted. Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Winter Pollination: No Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Rollinia - Brazilian Custard Apple 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - very slow growing,not sure if i'll keep it. Height 0.75 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Winter Pollination: No Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) 7/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - just moved from the front garden to the side, pruned 1/3 Planted: 2007 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Autumn and Spring Pollination: No Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Macadamia 6/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Comments: - just starting to take off after a year in the ground. Height 1.5 metres Sun/Shade: Low Sun Water Given in: Spring Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Brazilian Cherry (Cutting) 5/10![]() Update: 5662 days 17hrs Planted: 2008 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Pest Control: none as yet Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Nashi Pear - Hosui![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mango - Irwin![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Drumstick Tree ( Moringa )![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Arrowroot![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pecan - Shoshonii (B) SP![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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