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Chook run converts to garden & what to plant in May

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This was an interesting job, converting half the chook run to a high garden. Three of the walls walls were already there so I added the fourth to separate the chooks from what they love most. Then it was wood chip on the bottom to lift the level.       OLD PLASTIC   Plastic to hold the sand.   SAND BASE FOR LINER     RESERVOIR LINER   You will notice the liner does not go all the way to the top of the garden. This is because the garden is wider than normal(1600 mm). In a conventional garden...

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Another use for green tomatoes

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How to beat the cabbage moth

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What to grow in April

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If you are on the Darling Downs here is a list of veges to plant in March: beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, onions, spring onions, peas, asian greens, radish and spinach. I intend to plant celery, more coriander, carrots, celery, pak choi and more spring onions.

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Eating garlic for Australia

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