tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7404355016504664736..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Organic fertilisers (fertilizers)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71915528289786275512009-06-21T00:24:44.535+10:002009-06-21T00:24:44.535+10:00I'm sorry, forgot to put that, but I'm in ...I'm sorry, forgot to put that, but I'm in Oklahoma, USA. I put the powder down directly so may have messed up there, but I did water thoroughly after with soaker hoses so maybe it will be okay anyway.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396716408304381802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76086269756334274482009-06-20T08:53:17.326+10:002009-06-20T08:53:17.326+10:00Cat, I don't know where you live. If you'...Cat, I don't know where you live. If you're in Australia, Seasol or Natrakelp are two very good seaweed products. And yes, kelp powder made into a tea would be fine.<br /><br />Karen, the word is spreading! LOLRhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90504997020587910102009-06-20T07:20:54.812+10:002009-06-20T07:20:54.812+10:00Thank you! This was so helpful! I do use fish emul...Thank you! This was so helpful! I do use fish emulsion as fertilizer but I'm very haphazard about the frequency of application.<br /><br />ManuelaThe Pleasures of Homemakinghttp://thepleasuresofhomemaking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4367893178201480952009-06-20T03:25:27.448+10:002009-06-20T03:25:27.448+10:00Rhonda-
running errands yesterday, I had a Target...Rhonda- <br />running errands yesterday, I had a Target stop on my list and on the $1 rack they had reusable tote bags. I picked up a couple, as I am slowly building a supply and then spotted some that were brown with green printing and they said DOWN TO EARTH!! Had to trade the pink ones for them! Keep up your mission!! and thanksKaren Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189370281390432351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54887442054155698132009-06-20T01:05:47.306+10:002009-06-20T01:05:47.306+10:00I was wondering where you get the seaweed tea? I ...I was wondering where you get the seaweed tea? I frequently check the fertilizer section of our local garden centers but have not found anything like that. I just sprinkled bone and blood meals and some kelp powder down before replanting my beds last week. Do you think kelp powder would have a similar effect? Thank you.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396716408304381802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57523772505787611892009-06-20T00:50:31.899+10:002009-06-20T00:50:31.899+10:00Thank you for this post it is very valuable inform...Thank you for this post it is very valuable information. I have a question about tomato plants if you could answer it would be great, My tomato plants seem to get so wild with leaves even though I stake them, are the leaves suppose to be thinned out and would that hurt the fruit production? thanks again.<br />Ammal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42805098105603369802009-06-19T16:27:32.620+10:002009-06-19T16:27:32.620+10:00Hi Rhonda
My nearly 16 year old daughter and I hav...Hi Rhonda<br />My nearly 16 year old daughter and I have started a vegetable garden together. I gives us something in common and something to talk about. I was wondering if you could help with a different problem that I have? I have alway baked, mended and made and last year even started making our own bread. I had been using Lowans bread improver but they no longer make it. They told me about a company in Melbourne that sell a bread improver but it doubled the cost by the time I added postage. I live on the northern outskirts of Brisbane (approx 40 mins from you) and was wondering if you know of anywhere that I would be able to purchase it closer to home? I would be very greatful if you could help as my bread is more like a cake at the moment!!LOLAndreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33530693058564676032009-06-19T13:53:15.470+10:002009-06-19T13:53:15.470+10:00Suzan, the tomatoes are Moneymaker.Suzan, the tomatoes are Moneymaker.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26201963493958308432009-06-19T09:30:57.416+10:002009-06-19T09:30:57.416+10:00Seeing this food growing so beautifully must give ...Seeing this food growing so beautifully must give you such joy, Rhonda, and of course then eating it, knowing exactly where it has come from.Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993736554383626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44230976251588053842009-06-18T22:42:13.625+10:002009-06-18T22:42:13.625+10:00Thankyou so much for this post- very informative! ...Thankyou so much for this post- very informative! those tomatoes look good enough to eat- divine!marniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805057791669703652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68652996744463998572009-06-18T20:43:38.649+10:002009-06-18T20:43:38.649+10:00Those tomatoes look absolutley mouth watering. Wo...Those tomatoes look absolutley mouth watering. Would you mind sharing what variety they are?<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration.Suzannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10672057997482734132009-06-18T19:18:58.395+10:002009-06-18T19:18:58.395+10:00Thanks for the useful post! I also recently read ...Thanks for the useful post! I also recently read in Country Living magazine (UK) about comfrey tea for organic gardening. I have some tomato plants in pots this year. No tomatoes yet but a few flowers beginning to appear. I hope to have a good crop like yours.A Time for Stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081085376540243147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22161946164645104682009-06-18T16:35:01.714+10:002009-06-18T16:35:01.714+10:00Ramona, I just read your comment out to my sister,...Ramona, I just read your comment out to my sister, who is visiting. We would both like to be there with you on your midsummer eve. I'm sure the night will be one to remember. Happy midsummer!Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14725948268403570732009-06-18T15:53:03.837+10:002009-06-18T15:53:03.837+10:00LOVE the gardening info Rhonda - many thanks!
Now ...LOVE the gardening info Rhonda - many thanks!<br />Now time stands still in Scandinavia as we all celebrate Midsummer. Tomorrow is Midsummer Eve. At 1pm our time all over the country, young and old celebrate by dancing round the Maypole and singing traditional songs. Maypole in Swedish is majstång and maj means summer foliage - which is what the Maypoles are decked with. This tradition goes back to heathen times of course and yes, it´s a romantic time of year when the sun hardly goes down over the horizon. Magical almost. Most focus though is on the young generation who learn the words and actions to the summer songs and dances round the Maypole as soon as they can walk. This evening we will take our little grandchildren down to our local celebration site in a handcart. Together with other villagers we will deck the Maypole with all kinds of wild flowers and birch leaves. At 1pm tomorrow the strongest locals will heave the pole into its upright position. Then the fun starts. We are lucky to have this national heritage site so close by. There are red painted farm cottages from 17-1800s. An old windmill too from the same period. This actually works after restoration by a local group of villagers.<br />So, I would like to wish you and your family and your readers a VERY HAPPY MIDSUMMER.<br />Ramona K<br />SwedenRamona Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3390701283445978082009-06-18T11:25:30.243+10:002009-06-18T11:25:30.243+10:00Hi everyone!
Melissa, I got a root cutting from a...Hi everyone!<br /><br />Melissa, I got a root cutting from a friend an another from the herb nursery at Maleny about 10 years ago. Most places that sell herbs should stock comfrey.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85530616003946303442009-06-18T11:18:31.662+10:002009-06-18T11:18:31.662+10:00I use seaweed or comfrey tea to assist seedlings t...I use seaweed or comfrey tea to assist seedlings to cope with transplant shock.Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15645279748183503922009-06-18T11:10:01.453+10:002009-06-18T11:10:01.453+10:00Where do you get your comfrey from Rhonda?Where do you get your comfrey from Rhonda?Inoureyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522391553787452664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26818523128290555252009-06-18T08:46:54.093+10:002009-06-18T08:46:54.093+10:00Hello Rhonda, thanks for this very helpful post. I...Hello Rhonda, thanks for this very helpful post. I have had some confusion in this area. All clear now.<br />I have had a week away and just catching up on the posts I have missed. They are all clear and informative.I hope my tomatoes look like yours when they are ripe!<br />The photos are wonderful and I am sure help drive us on to achieve similar results.<br />Thanks again.<br />PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42217896364701285892009-06-18T07:38:10.234+10:002009-06-18T07:38:10.234+10:00Great Post!
LynnGreat Post!<br /><br />LynnKnitters Notebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828971476334676496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31348095649269193402009-06-18T07:29:35.662+10:002009-06-18T07:29:35.662+10:00We had to work on our soil when we built!We had to work on our soil when we built!david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4401386411754772562009-06-18T07:28:46.363+10:002009-06-18T07:28:46.363+10:00Great info! thank you. I was just going to take ti...Great info! thank you. I was just going to take time to research this topic. I desire to to make my own "everything" I can :)Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3867304226445572222009-06-18T07:16:23.278+10:002009-06-18T07:16:23.278+10:00I loved this post - and your veggies look so beaut...I loved this post - and your veggies look so beautiful - not only the quality of the produce but the quality of the pictures! Great job and great info.Thistledew Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132176716214166387noreply@blogger.com