Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Apr 5th 2006, 12:52 pm
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Larissa
Hi guys
I've been stocking up the garden and got some rooting powder (ooh) and was just wondering what cuttings will take? I've tried some different succulents and done geraniums before, has anyone else tried any others? I've spent loads lately (hide the bank statements lol) on established plants so I'd better save some dosh now
What about hibiscus?
Also, is Perth alright for daffodils or will I have to dig them up each year and stick them in the fridge (can't be bothered with that!)?
BTW Those waterwise crystals are fab!!!
Larissa
I've been stocking up the garden and got some rooting powder (ooh) and was just wondering what cuttings will take? I've tried some different succulents and done geraniums before, has anyone else tried any others? I've spent loads lately (hide the bank statements lol) on established plants so I'd better save some dosh now
What about hibiscus?
Also, is Perth alright for daffodils or will I have to dig them up each year and stick them in the fridge (can't be bothered with that!)?
BTW Those waterwise crystals are fab!!!
Larissa
Apr 7th 2006, 6:53 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by tonyk38
If you have a mature fig tree in your garden, it will attract more species of birds than any other fruiting tree, including (depending on where folks live) various parrots, fruit pigeons, cuckoo shrikes, figbirds (predictably), and friarbirds amongst many others. I'd be more than happy to give such a tree over to the birds for the sheer spectacle at fruiting time.
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Apr 7th 2006, 7:22 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by annqldau
We have a fig tree in the garden may try taking some cuttings from that and setting some more away... .
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Apr 7th 2006, 8:01 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Can you grow figs satisfactorily in Melbourne?
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Apr 7th 2006, 8:57 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Wol
Hydrangeas are really easy -I took loads of cuttings years ago over several trips to Japan from the hotel gardens and we had triple rows of hydrangeas 100 yds long up our drive, all 5' tall within a couple of years!
Love this thread - got lots of tips from everyone, thanks.
Apr 7th 2006, 10:48 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
I just posted it to show how vigorous plants grown from cuttings can be! Damned things needed excessive maintenance, having to be cut back every year but the display was graet.
Apr 7th 2006, 12:14 pm
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Can you grow figs satisfactorily in Melbourne?
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Cheers
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Apr 7th 2006, 12:26 pm
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Ialibu
Yep, there is one just across the driveway from me. Its up to the first floor on the units.
). Sometimes if figs are grown in cooler climates the fruit are not too successful.Cheers
Buzzy
Apr 9th 2006, 11:26 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Thanks - are the figs edible do you know (have you tasted any "windfalls" ). Sometimes if figs are grown in cooler climates the fruit are not too successful.
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). Sometimes if figs are grown in cooler climates the fruit are not too successful.Cheers
Buzzy
Apr 10th 2006, 9:31 pm
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
We have a Locut Tree in the garden some sort of edible Australian thing which apparantly the Lorakeets etc. go mad for.
Anyone know what this is the soon to be previous owner of our property told us the name?
Anyone know what this is the soon to be previous owner of our property told us the name?
Apr 10th 2006, 11:02 pm
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by annqldau
We have a Locut Tree in the garden some sort of edible Australian thing which apparantly the Lorakeets etc. go mad for.
Anyone know what this is the soon to be previous owner of our property told us the name?
Anyone know what this is the soon to be previous owner of our property told us the name?
got me stumped http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/loquat.htm
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Apr 11th 2006, 9:19 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by cresta57
Apr 11th 2006, 9:25 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by cresta57
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/loquat.htm
http://middlepath.com.au/plant/loquat.php
I'm only slightly mad not totally...
.LOL...even ebay has them
http://search.ebay.com/loquat-tree_W0QQfclZ4QQfnuZ1
Apr 14th 2006, 8:43 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
I have mint....LOL...proper mint to make proper mint sauce non of this jelly stuff. Found cool little herb place today up at Mapelton has 2 scarecrows standing outside on the road. Has all sorts and prices not bad. Sod the cuttings bought them in pots... .
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Apr 14th 2006, 9:10 am
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Re: Gardening, taking cuttings etc.
Originally Posted by annqldau
I have mint....LOL...proper mint to make proper mint sauce non of this jelly stuff. Found cool little herb place today up at Mapelton has 2 scarecrows standing outside on the road. Has all sorts and prices not bad. Sod the cuttings bought them in pots... .
.Keep them in the pots and don't put them directly underground, they are very vigorous and spread throughout your garden really fast. Sounds yum though!