Fay1's Edible Backyard
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24/08/10 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Fay1 Love's Edible Plants I love gardening, but am struggling with arthritis & gout. I am 70 y.o. & I use an electric scooter to move about the block. We only moved into our new house in June 07 & are just starting our 8th new garden. Bit of a gadabout. Soil is loam over clay (old pasture). Block (1 1/3 acres) slopes slightly down to road facing west. I am trying to grow as many different kinds of food as I can, especially fruit, berries, nuts, annual & perennial veges. Looking at my pictures you may notice we are infested wth Patterson's Curse, also not visible are cat's heads (caltrop - very nasty, especially to wheels & feet). Picture 1. - Local resident came for a bbq but it's not on. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsFay1 Forum ContributionsFruit fly control - Hi Norma Yes you can sew Vegenet. Netpro sell sail thread & needles also spikes for in the ground. I find now that U shaped metal spikes such as used for dripper hoses work really well in heavy winds & rain. I used the vegenet first on my cherry tree. La..5163 days 13hrs Fruit fly control - Hey Norma Sorry I haven't been reading here lately. Yes Netpro have a web site (http://www.netprocanopies.com/). You've probably found it by now. I have found them great to deal with. About these flies, this morning as I was sitting finishing off br..5191 days 16hrs Fruit fly control - Hi Norma Sorry I have been out in the garden and missed your query abount the Vege Net. Yes they have a web site & I also ring them. I think it is the same as the one from Green Harvest. I am very happy with the net. I just looked at my cherries today..5192 days 11hrs Fruit fly control - The Vege Net I bought from Netpro is looking good. We just had very heavy hail storm this arvo(hail up to 3cms) & my fruit trees that have been netted are great. Still no sign of fruit fly yet but I have sprayed once with Naturalure, have to do it again n..5207 days 6hrs Fruit fly control - Hi Everyone I have been reading this forum for years now & trying hard to get fruit & veges to grow without the dreaded Qld fruit fly. Without much success I must admit. This year I have found the vegenet mentioned by Charles, it is also available on Eba..5221 days 7hrs |
Grapefruit - Marshs Seedless (Grafted) 8/10![]() Update: 5283 days 8hrs Comments: - 2008 - I know I should have cut off the fruit, but life's short. It hasn't looked back. However it has seeds & the flesh is light pink?? 2009 - Only 2 fruit this year. 2010 - Needs Fertilizing - leaves are very yellow. Planted: 2008 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Guava Hawaiian![]() Update: 5656 days 4hrs Comments: - Just arrived 12/8/09 Height 0.4 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 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 |
Coffee arabica![]() Update: 5656 days 4hrs Comments: - Just arrived 12/8/09. Height 0.8 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 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 |
Olive - Manzanillo![]() Update: 5656 days 4hrs Comments: - Just arrived 12/8/09. Height 1.2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 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 |
Hazelnut - Halls Giant![]() Update: 5656 days 4hrs Comments: - Great looking plant, just arrived!! Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Lemon - Meyer (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 6hrs Planted: 2008 Height 0.7 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Pest Control:
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Comfrey (Cutting)![]() Update: 5667 days 7hrs Planted: 2007 Height 0.2 metres Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Yam - Oca - New SeasonFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5667 days 7hrs Comments: - This is Oca. Planted: 2009 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 10 of 23 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Passionfruit - Select Black (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 7hrs Comments: - 1 is growing well & the other is just alive. Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Wollemi Pine (Cutting)![]() Update: 5667 days 7hrs Planted: 2007 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Orange - Lanes Late (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 7hrs Planted: 2008 Height 0.4 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lime - Tahitian (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Planted: 2008 Height 0.6 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Grape - Flame Seedless (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Comments: - Red seedless Planted: 2008 Height 1.6 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 10 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun SpringPollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 9 of 11 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
(Seedling)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5667 days 10hrs Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Asparagus - Mary Washington![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Planted: 2008 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 12 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Grape - Maroo Seedless (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Comments: - Black seedless Height 1.3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun SpringPollination: No Question:
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Currant - Black (Cutting)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Planted: 2007 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Cross Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Blueberry - ReveilleFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5667 days 10hrs Height 0.1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Cross Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Apple - Granny Smith (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Comments: - Bought as dwarf, hope so. Trying to espalier, will try picture after pruning, otherwise you will all laugh. Height 2.2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Jonathan Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Apple - Jonathan (Grafted)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5667 days 10hrs Planted: 2008 Height 1.8 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Granny Smith Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Orange - Arnold Blood (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 10hrs Comments: - Bought at same place (not Daleys) as Lemonade, very small still. Height 0.3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Stella (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 11hrs Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mulberry - Black (Grafted)![]() Update: 5667 days 11hrs Planted: 2007 Height 1.2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringWas this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Almond - Self Pollinating Papershell![]() Update: 5668 days 6hrs Comments: - This poor plant was attacked (unknown assailant) during the summer just above the graft, it has grown again & I think there was enough of it left as the leaves look right. Planted: 2008 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringWas this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Berry - Boysenberry (Cutting)![]() Update: 5668 days 9hrs Comments: - Horrible thorny thing!! But the berries are fantastic. Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 First Fruited: 9 Months after I planted Cutting Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Blackberry - Thornless Chester (Cutting) 8/10![]() Update: 5668 days 9hrs Comments: - Lovely Berries!! Over watered & over fed, canes were over 4cm thick. Fruiting Months March, April, May Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 First Fruited: 1 Years after I planted Cutting Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 13 of 14 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Guava - Strawberry (Seedling)![]() Update: 5668 days 9hrs Comments: - Grew this in Darwin, but skin colour is redder here. Planted: 2008 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 10 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Nectarine - Goldmine (Grafted)![]() Update: 5668 days 9hrs Comments: - Blew off bench day before I planted it &snapped!!! Hanging by a thread so I taped it just above the graft , planted in ground 6 mths later, now growing well. Picture today just before pruning, will prune this week 4/8. Planted: 2008 Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringWhen I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control:
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Dwarf Lemonade (Grafted)![]() Update: 5668 days 10hrs Comments: - Not one of yours - & not as good as your citrus trees. Similar price but tiny!! Planted: 2008 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 9 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pear - Corella (Grafted)![]() Update: 5671 days 10hrs Comments: - Cocktail Pear? Planted: 2008 Height 1.8 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Faccia Rose Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 12 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pear - Faccia RoseFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 10hrs Comments: - Cocktail Pear? Height 1.4 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Corella Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Stone Pine (Seedling)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Comments: - Source of Pine Nuts. Height 0.6 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Avocado - Wurtz (A) (Grafted)![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Rhubarb - Victoria![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Qty: 2 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
StrawberryFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Planted: 2007 Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Grape - Menindee (Grafted)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Comments: - White Seedless Planted: 2008 Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringWas 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 |
Grape - Centennial (Grafted)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Comments: - White Seedless Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun SpringPollination: No 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 |
Fig - Brown Turkey (Cutting)![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Planted: 2008 Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Garlic ChivesFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Aloe Vera![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Horseradish![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Planted: 2009 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Peach - Anzac (Grafted)Fay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 11hrs Height 1.2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Arrowroot![]() Update: 5671 days 11hrs Planted: 2009 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry - ChilliwackFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5671 days 12hrs 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 |
Raspberry - Williamette![]() Update: 5671 days 12hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry - Heritage![]() Update: 5671 days 12hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum - Mariposa![]() Update: 5671 days 12hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum - Satsuma![]() Update: 5671 days 12hrs Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Hazelnut - Ennis![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lemongrass![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Callistemon - WeepingFay1's Edible FruitsUpdate: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mulberry - Black![]() Update: Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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