"First time on this website after a long absence and I was pleased to see your post about the Library book on Weeds, Colin. I love weeds and am keen to learn more about their safe control. I also happily incorporate them into our dishes when I…"
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Colin Westwood
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Native Stingless Bees with OATH hive with Honey Super.
Started Nov 17, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
I currently have available, a strong, well established OATH (Original Australian Trigona Hive) of native bees that comes with a honey super for easy honey extraction. $350. cash will secure you this…Continue
Herbicides
Started this discussion. Last reply by warren goodlet Nov 15, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like
I know that some of you love your herbicides and believe them to be safe.Please take a look at this link if this is you, as many new studies are revealing some rather disturbing facts.…Continue
Tags: and, petro, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides
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Weeds, Community Gardens, Stingless bees.
Greetings. Been a while since I last appeared, but I'm still here although grounded like all of us so been busy around Logan and Brisbane.Just discovered a very interesting book, available from Logan Library in digital form, called WEEDS: The Ultimate Gardener's Guide to Organic Weed Control. By Tim Marshall. While I recognise that not all of you are 'Organic' sustainable style gardeners, this book is for everyone, being chock full of fascinating facts and information about taking control of…See More
"Hey Colin, have you rgot any spare Jak fruit to trade. I have a mountain of produce for you."
Good News
Is that this pandemic has given us a bit more time before a Climate Catastrophe takes a firm grip.https://www.echo.net.au/2020/05/planet-watch-the-great-global-experiment/Also it's great for my tropicals here in Logan with my coconut palms putting out new growth this late in the season.A huge new bunch of bananas opening up also and a huge Jakfruit crop is setting nicely.Discovered a new gadget at Dayleys…See More
Home alone.
https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/23/overpopulation-natures-revenge-pandemic/Good advice to be found in this permaculture rave.Been home alone now since mid March and unlike many, really loving it! With no distractions, or the annoying little bad habits of a partner/housemate/relative to endure, it's been down to business here.Have built 10 new stingless OATH bee hives and cloned 2 hives,…See More
"I have dwarf Ducas, but won't recommend most people attempt to grow bananas due to their high water and nutrient requirements. Same here though, my freezer gets filled with sliced bananas when a new bunch delivers up to 120 bananas!!"
"Bananas -I have a mini cav I have been growing for years that gives so much fruit for its small size. grows to 7 feet. 2 metres max. Peel em and freeze em so you can one banana a day in your smoothy. Never buy bananas again. they look great outside…"
A word of warning.
Please be aware of the possible consequences of going overboard with this concept. Read carefully if you are into this technique.https://www.permaculturenews.org/2015/11/06/dont-try-building-hugel-swales-this-is-a-very-and-i-mean-very-bad-idea/See More
COVID-19 Strategies.
Sorry for the last minute cancellation of my event, but I must take extra precautions. Some of you may be aware of the fact that a recent medical check, although revealing that I am in excellent health, identified an immune system deficiency that calls for further pathology tests and analysis. Under the current situation, it would be unwise for me to present myself at a clinic or pathology lab, for obvious reasons.I have therefore decided to lock-the-gate, quite literally, until such time as…See More
"Please accept my most profound apology, but I have decided to cancel this event, scheduled for this Saturday. Due to the rapidly evolving pandemic situation, I believe that it would be highly irresponsible of me to allow this gathering to go…"
Stingless Hive split, Climate action discussion. at Woodridge
March 21, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:30am
My Dog barking problem appears to be solved, and it should be cool enough to do a hive split and by then. You should also be ready to discuss what we can do to protect ourselves in the now rapidly changing climate. Also on display will be the small fresh water crayfish pond (yabbies) and, if fire restrictions permit, a bio-char burn.See More
"I believe that the plant you thought may be pigeon pea, is in fact Coffee Senna
Senna occidentalis Coffee Senna S Seeds/pods poisonous
So probably not a good idea to eat any of this plant.
Cheers, Colin"
Stingless Hive split, Climate action discussion. at Woodridge
March 21, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:30am
My Dog barking problem appears to be solved, and it should be cool enough to do a hive split and by then. You should also be ready to discuss what we can do to protect ourselves in the now rapidly changing climate. Also on display will be the small fresh water crayfish pond (yabbies) and, if fire restrictions permit, a bio-char burn.See More
Stingless Hive split, Climate action discussion. at Woodridge
March 21, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:30am
My Dog barking problem appears to be solved, and it should be cool enough to do a hive split and by then. You should also be ready to discuss what we can do to protect ourselves in the now rapidly changing climate. Also on display will be the small fresh water crayfish pond (yabbies) and, if fire restrictions permit, a bio-char burn.See More
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Weeds, Community Gardens, Stingless bees.
Posted on January 31, 2021 at 12:58 1 Comment 0 Likes
Greetings. Been a while since I last appeared, but I'm still here although grounded like all of us so been busy around Logan and Brisbane.
Just discovered a very interesting book, available from Logan Library in digital form, called WEEDS: The Ultimate Gardener's Guide to Organic Weed Control. By Tim Marshall. While I recognise that not all of you are 'Organic' sustainable style gardeners, this book is for everyone, being chock full of fascinating facts and information about taking…
ContinueGood News
Posted on May 19, 2020 at 14:55 1 Comment 0 Likes
Is that this pandemic has given us a bit more time before a Climate Catastrophe takes a firm grip.
https://www.echo.net.au/2020/05/planet-watch-the-great-global-experiment/
Also it's great for my tropicals here in Logan with my coconut palms putting out new growth this late in the season.
A huge new bunch of bananas opening up also and a huge Jakfruit crop is setting…
ContinueHome alone.
Posted on April 26, 2020 at 15:34 0 Comments 0 Likes
https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/23/overpopulation-natures-revenge-pandemic/
Good advice to be found in this permaculture rave.
Been home alone now since mid March and unlike many, really loving it! With no distractions, or the annoying little bad habits of a partner/housemate/relative to endure, it's been down to business here.
Have built 10 new stingless OATH bee…
ContinueComment Wall (15 comments)
- At 16:49 on January 6, 2020,
Shanti Sharma said…
- Hi Colin
We read your Nov 2019 article. Thank you for enlightening us on where rate payers money goes...esp on something like EatsnBeats and the Logan magazine. Wish you and others all the best for the upcoming meetings with LCC.
- At 20:01 on December 13, 2017,
Shayne Meibusch said…
Hi Colin , We met at Barb’s open garden, I would like to buy a native bee hive off you if you have one available. Before Christmas would be great. You can contact me at LFG website or call or text me to arrange a time to come over to pick up. Shayne. #0447 390 462
- At 17:14 on January 27, 2017,
Catherine Allinson said…
- Hello Colin
Lyn Buffet suggested I contact you about Grumichama.......Lyn thinks you have a bush that might be fruiting at the moment.
I am after some seeds if possible to create a hedge at the front of my place. I am not worried about the fruit.....the seeds are all I need!! I was just wondering whether you have any seeds to spare at all please?
Warm regards
Catherine
- At 21:10 on May 28, 2014,
Louise Staunton said…
solar powered freezer project sounds cool... pardon the pun
- At 19:44 on December 21, 2013,
Jana & Roman Spur said…
Hi Colin,
Many thanks for info about the caravan. will check it out.
Did you read SundayMail article - seeds of love which featured our story there?
Regards
Roman
- At 17:43 on November 8, 2013,
warren goodlet said…
G'day Colin, I have decided to attract native bees to some logs I got & I need your wisdom on how to attract them to nest in the logs
- At 11:25 on November 3, 2013,
Norma said…
Hi Colin, Have you got much experience with transferring native bees hives from logs into boxes?
Cheers, Norma
- At 20:23 on November 1, 2013,
G'day Colin, mate do you have any native bee-hive logs available? I would like to buy one from somewhere.....even info on how to attract a nest would be good.
- At 17:21 on August 25, 2013,
Toni Stowers said…
Welcome Home Colin. How is your garden & your feathered girl.
- At 20:32 on August 21, 2013,
Jessie said…
Thank you Colin. Can you put it on the site as have been asking people? How did things go overseas?
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