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Can food be too organic?
Started by Lyn Buffett in In the Vegie Garden and Orchard. Last reply by Colin Westwood 1 hour ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Which would you rather eat, a caterpillar on your lettuce or pesticides? I would assume that your answer would probably based on dose (how much pesticide or how big is the caterpillar). The thought…Continue
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Bio-Char Ovens
Started by warren goodlet in In the Vegie Garden and Orchard. Last reply by Liz Woods 20 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
G'day all, could we have a Garden Event on Bio-CHAR Ovens.........I am mad keen on it, I have seen the results in gardens & I just know it is the key to a successful garden in this region, from a…Continue
Crop Swap anyone??
Started by Liz Woods in Buy, Sell, Swap or Give Away. Last reply by Alice Lau on Friday. 54 Replies 6 Likes
I am keen to swap produce or other food produced at home with other members of Logan Food Gardeners. We often have a number of bunches of bananas coming off at one time and gluts of other fruit and…Continue
Basil and yogurt dip
Started by Colin Westwood in Great Recipes. Last reply by Liz Woods on Thursday. 4 Replies 1 Like
A request for the recipe of the dip that was presented at Robyn’s garden visit last week has made me think hard, because every dip is different depending on what’s in the garden or cupboard. Also I…Continue
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Poor health and obesity. Wheat
Posted by Colin Westwood on May 24, 2013 at 18:01 0 Comments 1 Like
http://www.sott.net/article/262067-Modern-wheat-is-the-perfect-chronic-poison-says-expert
Here's a real spanner in the works, GMO or not, because wheat is becoming widely known as big problem with regard to human health and well being. This controversial and alarming read needs to be taken seriously, particularly if you have long term chronic health issues.
Stand up for our right to grow and eat healthy food - MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO THIS SAT, 25th MAY
Posted by Janine on May 24, 2013 at 12:31 0 Comments 0 Likes
Alert – there is a world-wide march against Monsanto happening this Saturday 25th May
In Brisbane: 2pm at Reddacliff Place (top of Queen St Mall opposite the casino)
If you don’t know much about Monsanto, read the article at: …
ContinueOrganic Vs Chemical
Posted by Colin Westwood on May 23, 2013 at 9:37 13 Comments 1 Like
If you choose to use pesticides, herbicides or petro-chemical based fertilizers in your garden then great yields might be seen in the short term. However, in the long term as your soil carbon and bio-diversity rapidly declines, you will end up with diseases and all manner of deficiencies. No matter what trace element, herbicide or pesticide you throw at it the problems will only increase. Why? The main problem here is that soil carbon levels will steadily decline and carbon is the primary…
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Brandon O'neill posted a blog postGardening Australia
For anyone who didn't see my 2 episode on Gardening Australia and would like to here is a link to the segment…See More
Liz Woods replied to warren goodlet's discussion Bio-Char Ovens"Hi Warren,
Thanks for your suggestion. I agree, the impact of using biochar is amazing.
There was a demonstration of biochar ovens at last year's Christmas party garden visit at David Saw Wah's and again in March at the garden visit…"
warren goodlet posted a discussionBio-Char Ovens
G'day all, could we have a Garden Event on Bio-CHAR Ovens.........I am mad keen on it, I have seen the results in gardens & I just know it is the key to a successful garden in this region, from a financial point of view as well as a productive one. Two people I can think of are David Wah & Colin Westwood. C'mon guys this has got to be part of the next Garden Event! Can we do this?See More
Poor health and obesity. Wheat
http://www.sott.net/article/262067-Modern-wheat-is-the-perfect-chronic-poison-says-expertHere's a real spanner in the works, GMO or not, because wheat is becoming widely known as big problem with regard to human health and well being. This controversial and alarming read needs to be taken seriously, particularly if you have long term chronic health issues.See More
"Can't make it tomorrow Alice, as I'll be down the Tweed Valley way for the day, but hope it's a big event, thanks."
Joseph commented on Colin Westwood's blog post Organic Vs Chemical"Hi Alice
Methinks Monsanto is a different kettle (many would classify as much worse) of fish. ;) The problem as Colin pointed out is that conventional agribusiness treats the soil as an inert medium that is simply there for plants to have something…"
Alice Lau replied to Liz Woods's discussion Crop Swap anyone??"Hi Julie,
Please see the email I sent to your inbox.
cheers!
Alice"
Alice Lau commented on Colin Westwood's blog post Organic Vs Chemical"Colin, I agree with you. It's crime to against the environment. There is a March in the Brisbane Square at 2pm. It is called "MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO & GMO FOODS!" . Wonder if anyone is…"
"Joseph, your acid clay sounds like situations I've had many times and yes, dolomite or lime is perfectly acceptable as organic inputs. I have to use some here in Woodridge too."
"Hi Liz and crew. For reference material related to my rant, you could read either of Peter Andrews books, "Beyond the Brink" being one of them, or Bill Mollison's "Permaculture Designers Manuel", but my comments are the…"
Julie replied to Liz Woods's discussion Crop Swap anyone??"Hi Alice do you work full time. Just trying to organize when we can meet to swap honey for mango. You're not far away at Underwood I might be able to pop in tomorrow if you're available. Just let me know please. Thx Julie"
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Reporter NewspaperPosted by Lyn Buffett on May 21, 2013 |
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Logan Eco Action AwardPosted by Lyn Buffett on May 7, 2013 |
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Logan Food Gardeners' May 2013 Crop Swap in WoodridgeMay 5, 2013 from 8am to 9:30am at Woodridge Organized By: Elizabeth Woods and Lyn Buffet |
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5 May 2013 Crop Swap at Jessie's placePosted by Liz Woods on May 5, 2013 |
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