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Suburban Micro Food Forest replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests
"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…"
Oct 9, 2012
Janet Luke left a comment for Ricardo Valbuena
"yes please do"
Jun 20, 2012
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Jun 20, 2012
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Apr 21, 2012
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."
Apr 21, 2012
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…"
Apr 21, 2012
Ricardo Valbuena replied to Ricardo Valbuena's discussion Enhancing habitat for Frogs, Reptiles & Bats in gardens. in the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests
Apr 20, 2012
Ricardo 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…"
Apr 20, 2012
Ricardo Valbuena added a discussion to the group Pollinators, Predators and Pests
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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
Apr 20, 2012
Ricardo Valbuena joined Iona Bayley's group
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Vermiculture

This group is for anyone who is interested in worm farming as a means of recycling their waste organic materials.
Apr 20, 2012
Ricardo Valbuena joined Pete Russell's group
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Bees

Whether you are a Beekeeper, would like to keep Bees or simply understand the importance of Bees, this group is for you. Viva la Bees!See More
Apr 20, 2012
Ricardo Valbuena and Madeleine are now friends
Mar 10, 2011
Ricardo Valbuena left a comment for Fiona Drummond
"Hi Fiona. Thanks anyway! I will continue looking 4 it! Have an awesome week"
Sep 7, 2010
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"
Sep 7, 2010
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,…"
Sep 7, 2010
Ricardo Valbuena joined Angie Gibbons's group
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Auckland Biodynamic/Organic Garden Group

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
Aug 23, 2010

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Suburb
Havelock North
I am a...
Gardener
I can offer
Gardening & yard labour, Gardening advice, Garden sitting, to be a gardening buddy, Permaculture design
Food Growing Skill Level
Confident
Experience and Qualifications
Permaculture Experience, Permaculture Design Certificate, Permaculture Diploma, WWOOFer, Horticulturalist, Bio-Dynamics
I am interested in...
Buying Local Food, Community Gardens, Learning, Helping Others, WWOOFA Working, Seed Savers, Gardening on others Land
Tell us about your garden and what you're growing
I have no garden right now.

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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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