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Read MoreUrban ponds and bees
This very amateur home video ( http://youtu.be/5IGLV1mtgOY ) shows the huge benefits of creating bodies of water in urban environments. This bathtub pond is actually the water reserve of a vertical garden located in Melbourne, that we are using to trial new plants. As you can see, many edible plants are planted in the pond, Lebanese celery, water cress, duck potatoes, brahmi, gotta cola, water pennywort, and a lot more… There is also a healthy population of fish and snails to keep it clean, fertile and free of mosquitoes. The water is pumped up the vertical garden a few minutes every...
Read MoreGardening workshops at the Pop Up Patch
Libertas Gardens is proud to be associated with the Little Veggie Patch Co and the Pop Up Patch at Federation Square. * Starting on the 29th of November we will be running workshops on the broad topic of edible gardens. As usual our workshops will be as at hands-on and interactive as possible, but will not shy away from the theoretical side of gardening. We will explore the different strategies to grow produce, learn about the basics of water management, soil health and plant nutrition; guidelines as to when to plant seedling vs seed; how to make the most of a small space; and we will get our...
Read MoreA few words about regenerative farming and gardening strategies, meat and plant diet:
A few words about regenerative farming and gardening strategies, meat and plant diet: I decided to write this as an answer to a conversation with a vegan gardener that objected the use of animals in a community garden. This is an opinion article, feel free to comment on it to add your views to the debate. Having a Permaculture training, being practical and with the understanding of food webs and natural processes, I find it hard to imagine farming or growing food in general without the use of animals. The biosphere has developed its stability and resilience with interactions between...
Read MoreCompost and chicken system at community garden
Project summary Purpose This project aims to fully retrofit the chicken area at the ******* St Community Garden. This would also allow to greatly simplify and maximise the on site composting processes. Context The current chicken area is in need of improvement: The chicken house is infested by vermin, fleas and mites. The fence around the chicken yard is not fox proof. The fence is climbed by kids to steal eggs. There are “political” issues in regards to the eggs. The current composting system could also be improved: The “three bays” system doesn’t get used...
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