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March 29, 2017 by Mel Marx

Turmeric A Wonder Root Plant

Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a yellow wonder root plant. Curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies are still being conducted on this plant but preliminary research suggests that eating turmeric can help ward off dementia, inhibit the growth of tumors, lower cholesterol, reduce […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

Leafy Greens alternatives to lettuce during hot summer months

Summer means Brisbane gardeners have to be creative with their salads. Lettuce, english spinach and other greens are hard to grow. Take a look at leafy greens. Darker leafed lettuces, and open hearted ‘cut and come again’ varieties will last a lot longer than cos or iceberg types. We can also use perennial leafy vegetables, […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

Worm Farm to keep composting worms

      To keep your worms happy, you can buy a commercial worm farm, or make one from recycled materials. Worm farm container The container needs to be pest proof. It needs to have drainage and air holes. Bedding material can be shredded paper and cardboard (not coloured or glossy), cocofibre, dried leaves, or […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

Wicking Beds and water conservation – make your own wicking garden bed

Wicking beds can be purchased, or made from recycled materials. The design of the wicking garden bed conserves water. Water is poured down the pipe into a reservoir. The water then slowly percolates upwards via the soil to the root zone of the plants, called wicking.  Plants are watered from below rather than from above. […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

No-Dig Garden – also called a layer garden

Sometimes called a lasagna garden or a layer garden, a no-dig garden is a quick way to build soil and start a vegetable patch.  Digging is a lot harder and instead of using heavy garden tools, layer.  Work with nature to disturb the soil as little as possible.  No-dig is helpful for weed management and […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

Beneficial Bugs

  Good bugs are essential to our survival. Ladybirds, praying mantids, lacewings and hover-flies, eat the aphids, mites and caterpillars that attack our plants. Honey bees, native bees, butterflies and moths pollinate our plants, giving us flowers, fruits, nuts, seeds, grains and vegetables. We can encourage healthy populations of good bugs. Choose not to spray […]

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February 17, 2017 by Mel Marx

Container Gardening

  Practically anything can be made into a planter, or container garden. Important factors to consider when choosing a container, or pot, are correct size, adequate drainage and good quality organic potting mix. A good quality potting mix is essential for the health of plants in pots. Potting mixes are scientifically formulated with specific nutrients […]

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February 8, 2017 by Mel Marx

Different, edible, hardy and climate specific…

That is what you will find at the City Farm Nursery. Tucked away behind the Royal Brisbane Hospital at Northey Street City Farm is our nursery. What makes it unique is that it is a not-for-profit member owned nursery run by passionate staff and volunteers. We specialise in propagating and making available long life annuals, […]

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