"Not sure of two buds on the one stock, apart from one thing. I have heard that some gardeners do two buds of the same scion on opposite sides of the stock, and keep the better one. Other than that, I have never heard of it.
My feeling is that it is…"
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David Bell commented on Isabell Strange's group Propagating by Grafting, Layering and Cuttings"Easy way to check.
Slice off a leaf, and a sliver of cambium. If the cambium then peels off cleanly from under the leaf, it is time to bud. You should be able to see the bud in the hollow just under the base of the leaf (it looks just like a small…"
David Bell commented on Isabell Strange's group Propagating by Grafting, Layering and Cuttings"Christy, planting the runners is best, although you are very late. Ideal time for you would be mid-May. However, even now will give you some sort of crop before Christmas.
Two-year old plants are past their best. If you really need them, by all…"
David Bell commented on Rebecca's group Seed Collecting Q&A"Dahlias will grow from seed without any help. I simply let the dead heads fall, and did nothing else. I have about 6 or 7 seedlings. One of them is absolutely gorgeous. They were self-sown, and will usually flower second year.
You can save seed…"
David Bell commented on Rebecca's group Seed Collecting Q&A"The leaves are the bit that grows. Ask the shop to keep a pineapple for you with all of the leaves still on."
David Bell commented on Rebecca's group Seed Collecting Q&A"Sorry, no. Ask the shop for one (or more) of the tops. Question. What do they do with them after they cut them off?"
David Bell commented on Rebecca's group Seed Collecting Q&A"If you mean, pineapples, simply cut the top (the tuft of green, with a little bit of the pineapple) off a pineapple, and plant it. Presto, pineapple plant. Tropical, so frost tender."
Rob Bartrum left a comment for David Bell"Hi, I started in the Manawatu with this page =) and now we've branched out across NZ via facebook! Can you help by liking your regions page?https://www.facebook.com/pages/Permaculture-Manawatu/263580473655233?sk=app_106171216118819ABOUT…"
David Bell commented on Isabell Strange's group Propagating by Grafting, Layering and Cuttings"Careful of pomegranate cuttings, they grow like weeds.
Take small cuttings just after leaf fall. Plant in soil or compost, set in firmly, keep well watered and drained. Mine all took without rooting hormone. And, careful. The thorns are sharp."
David Bell replied to Richard Watson's discussion Development of a possible new red onion in the group Seed Collecting Q&A"It looks like a cross with a tree onion"
David Bell commented on Pete Russell's group Ooooby-versity"I am working through the Food Bill.
My comment so far. It is the sort of legislation that was used in communist Russia to starve or otherwise eliminate somewhere between 30 million and 50 million Ukranians in the 1930's.
Unless…"
David Bell commented on Isabell Strange's group Propagating by Grafting, Layering and Cuttings"You have a long wait to find out, I guess about 10 years, maybe longer. Best bet is to graft on to older stock, in which case, with luck, only 5 years to wait. (Damsons are reputed to take 21 years from grafting)."
David Bell commented on Pete Russell's group Ooooby-versity"See the link below for an English town growing its own veggies.
http://www.naturalnews.com/034412_home_gardening_vegetables_civic_buildings.html"
David Bell posted a status"http://www.naturalnews.com/034412_home_gardening_vegetables_civic_buildings.html
A town in England growing its own…"
Pete Russell left a comment for David Bell"Hi David. If you simply copy the web address of the article you are referring to into the comment section then other will be able to click on it."
David Bell commented on Pete Russell's group Ooooby-versity"The Food Bill is a noxious bit of legislation. I have an excellent reply from the US. It is about an English town that is growing its food in open spaces. How do I put a link to the article?"
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A comment on the dimensions of raised gardens. I have found that a height of 25cm (10 inches) gives plenty of depth for almost any plants, and is deep enough to stop serious drying out. Since birds are often a problem I make mine the size of half a roll of wire netting. The mesh is 5 metres long (16'5")) by 3 feet wide (910mm). Brads in the top of the boards make a simple clip-on fit.
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- At 11:06pm on January 5, 2012, Rob Bartrum said…
Hi, I started in the Manawatu with this page =) and now we've branched out across NZ via facebook! Can you help by liking your regions page?
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Permaculture-Manawatu/263580473655233?sk=app_106171216118819
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This is a community group for anyone keen on making themselves more useful, healthier and happier by becoming more knowledgeable, skilled and active in relation to the following goals...
PRIMARY GOAL: To build and maintain co-operative, resourceful and creative families and communities with an inter-generational way of thinking (ie "cradle to cradle" rather than "cradle to grave"); and establishing systems around sustainable, regenerative, prosperous production, management and educational systems.
STABILISE THE ENVIRONMENT: Maintain and create stable "carbon positive" eco-systems and environments with secure watersheds
HEALTH, HAPPINESS, FUN & PROSPERITY:Restore and enhance yield, prosperity, health and profitability via integrated and regenerative agricultural development, and holistic management. Have fun, keep your mind healthy and active, create beautiful things
BIO-DIVERSITY & BIO-INTEGRITY: Maintain and increase wildlife species, diversity, and increase numbers and stability of populations - bring space to life
IMPROVING WATER & SOIL: Improve water, soil and vegetation resources of towns and cities, and within both industrial and agricultural sectors
NUTRIENT CYCLES: Maintain and restore local, regional and global mineral/nutrient and water cycles
RIVERS & WATERWAYS: Maintain and restore riverine, riparian and estuary areas
ZERO WASTE: Prevent waste of financial, human and natural resources via reducing consumption, cyclic thinking and zero waste principles
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: Develop decentralised, sustainable energy production systems
REAL "TODAYS WORLD" EDUCATION: Propagate and embed "Holistic Management" decision making and Permaculture Design ethics and principles within the education system, and throughout communities and organisations
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- At 2:14pm on December 21, 2011, Pete Russell said…
Hi David. If you simply copy the web address of the article you are referring to into the comment section then other will be able to click on it.
- At 9:02am on October 12, 2009,
Ken Benseman said… - Thanks David.
I remember my Grandfather growing them, and I seem to remember them having a light lemon coloured skin. and very tasty.
- At 2:17pm on September 17, 2009, David Bell said…
- Plums need a very coarse sieve for good sauce. It has to remove stones and skin, but let all the flesh pass through. I use quarter inch or half centimetre stainless steel mesh, and the back of a spoon to push through as much as possible. I have some spare mesh if you are local (Waihi).
- At 8:26pm on September 13, 2009,
Shona Cullen said… - Welcome David, Is great to have experiance on oooby, the more the better!
Regards
Shona
- At 12:43pm on September 10, 2009, Pete Russell said…
- Hello David. Welcome. It's great to have you with us. I hope you like it here. Enjoy oooobying!!
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