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Nov 1, 2016

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"I have some spare Cox's Orange and Sturmer scionwood available if anyone's interested. Also some self-seeded Burdock root."

Oct 1, 2016

Bobby Rotherham commented on Jacob Verbeek's photo

Raised bed close up

"Gorgeous!"

Feb 26, 2016

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"Has anyone got some Caspian Sea yoghurt culture I could get a tablespoon of? I managed to kill mine :-( Also, I'm interested in a Kombucha scoby if someone's got that spare. I've got some milk kefir granules if…"

Dec 26, 2015

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"Hi, does anyone by any chance have some pear and/or medlar scionwood to spare? I want to try and graft them on to one of the many hawthorn trees I've got here, which apparently is possible."

Aug 30, 2015

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"Hi Ursula, I'd be interested in a couple of apple tree rootstocks if others wanted to pitch in as well."

Aug 21, 2015

Jacob Verbeek commented on Isabell Strange's group Propagating by Grafting, Layering and Cuttings

"I'm possibly too late now but if you happen to still have some, I'd be keen, Helen."

Apr 21, 2015

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"I've got raspberry canes & black currants to share if you're interested and you could easily enough take some cuttings from our worcesterberry bush. No fruit trees, sorry, as I've only just started establishing my own edible…"

Jan 9, 2015

Kali commented on Jacob Verbeek's photo

Raised bed close up

"impressive"

Oct 20, 2014

Megan commented on Jacob Verbeek's photo

Raised bed close up

"Hello Richard, have you taken a look at Richard Watson's tunnelhouse? It has stonewalls. He might be able to give you some tips. Since he took that photo, he's added some raised beds in the tunnel house."

Jul 31, 2014

Richard Grevers commented on Jacob Verbeek's photo

Raised bed close up

"We were thinking of (well, had started) doing a rock/concrete thermal mass wall in our greenhouse, but were warned that it would be a slug hotel. Not so bad if you mortar up all the gaps."

Jul 30, 2014

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"I've got another commitment on at the same time as well but am aiming to still call in, maybe around 2:30pm. Just so you know."

Jul 17, 2014

Jacob Verbeek commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ

"Great! I'm keen to meet up."

Jul 1, 2014

Jacob Verbeek left a comment for Lesley Huntley

"Thanks! From local rock piles out in the paddocks."

Mar 10, 2014