"I think this topic is very important and is referred to in Mollisons permaculture manuals. Ive incorporated terra cotta drainage tiles and a rock wall for habitat (piles of brush are also recommended) but I suspect there are two big problems - cats…"
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Isabell Strange replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests"I get quite a few skinks in my garden. I think it is because i have made several walls out of layered broken concrete. we do have a dog who deters cats in the day time but several pass through our place early morning and at night."
Richard Watson replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests"Ive got a area around my garden that is messy and untidy,this area is planted in natives and not only has become a great area for lizards but i'm starting hear a lot more of the Australian tree frog as well.No chance of get bats to my area…"
Ricardo Valbuena replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and PestsRicardo Valbuena replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests"Artificial tree hollows have been effective with a close relative of the pekapeka (long-tailed bat) in Australia. Insectivore bats guano is highly rich in valuable soil nutrients, that can be collected in a good design for artificial roosts…"
Ricardo Valbuena added a discussion to the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests
Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens.
I know this group is focused on insects but often these three groups are often underestimated in NZ due their low diversity, low population and non-standard beauty. But they can be extremely good predators and they are endangered. There is an enormous challenge to integrate them in our gardens specially if we have cats around but I would love to give them a chance. Any experiences or ideas?See More
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This group is for anyone who is interested in worm farming as a means of recycling their waste organic materials.
Ricardo Valbuena left a comment for Fiona Drummond"Hi Fiona. Thanks anyway! I will continue looking 4 it! Have an awesome week"
Fiona Drummond left a comment for Ricardo Valbuena"Hi Ricardo, no I don't have the type of bamboo you are looking for, it is the ordinary invasive type"
Ricardo Valbuena commented on James Samuel's group Waiheke Food Forest"Hi People! I am looking for some Bambusa oldhamii, known as giant timber bamboo or Oldham's bamboo. According with some websites it is quite a nice species for this area (non invasive, erosion controller, edible & used for furniture making,…"
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Active gardening group learning about the principles of biodynamic/organic gardening, sustainability and permaculture through field trips, garden visits, guest speakers and Monthly meetingsFor information on Biodynamics: www.biodynamic.org.nzSee More
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- At 8:04pm on June 20, 2012,
Janet Luke said… yes please do
- At 4:12pm on September 7, 2010, Fiona Drummond said…
- Hi Ricardo, no I don't have the type of bamboo you are looking for, it is the ordinary invasive type
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