tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34305855038166334192024-03-19T14:33:48.517-07:0010 Foot PlanetMighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-3138332220659819562011-05-09T20:08:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:11:15.072-07:00Pineapple VolunteerWell you know your garden is blessed when food plants you haven't even gotten around to considering yet suddenly appear and thrive in your gardens. Here is a pineapple that (magically) appeared in one of our ornamental gardens and has been growing strong ever since.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2U67z3thyphenhyphenCeQ7PwwkWKLut1K49GThwNQivLCZup-R8VHy_BbcrxEQIHavD9XLYvgM-koiGynyjnWvmwtta5tTscvWdnxlY5jSLA09h2uYJPtdwk7F1Dk9Mgn9xroScRKYYCFRhEXiiZA/s1600/pineapple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2U67z3thyphenhyphenCeQ7PwwkWKLut1K49GThwNQivLCZup-R8VHy_BbcrxEQIHavD9XLYvgM-koiGynyjnWvmwtta5tTscvWdnxlY5jSLA09h2uYJPtdwk7F1Dk9Mgn9xroScRKYYCFRhEXiiZA/s400/pineapple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604919466960951170" /></a><br />It looks ready to harvest so we are madly researching how and when to do so and whether the bush will provide more or is a oneshot.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-78208232779626926802011-05-03T20:03:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:08:11.391-07:00Eggplants are Lovin It!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAm6UbJ17UX7S9CymTx5tt5i3ofsPbQGvhT3n3Pctfb8UPr4H6sZsBiWTYZukHXJFlHQBL9NXCFkklhxC2qnCtsuv8ZXIzZQpbMnAxH85h9D7ZJlgEmPFapULL7DRi3cmday1fxMr06fse/s1600/Eggplant3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAm6UbJ17UX7S9CymTx5tt5i3ofsPbQGvhT3n3Pctfb8UPr4H6sZsBiWTYZukHXJFlHQBL9NXCFkklhxC2qnCtsuv8ZXIzZQpbMnAxH85h9D7ZJlgEmPFapULL7DRi3cmday1fxMr06fse/s400/Eggplant3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918946995293106" /></a><br />We have been trialling Eggplants in the vege garden and have had far more luck than expected. There are now 3 healthy eggplant bushes producing their bounty for our enjoyment.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-66521163912437834632011-05-01T19:56:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:03:18.220-07:00Banana Tree In Flower<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzsz2-cZPP3X3Xb9A9I5HqeVab0APAmftvtgTrjV-Jj0YbBoZs3l9ZBxfwdwzIN3Xrkdhrln4hANzEKwdjlihnC3JbzeMifvDcJvn_82H5BH03ugcC7Z5mafmbbvfq0fvL0Tg-4rjnCT4/s1600/banana2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzsz2-cZPP3X3Xb9A9I5HqeVab0APAmftvtgTrjV-Jj0YbBoZs3l9ZBxfwdwzIN3Xrkdhrln4hANzEKwdjlihnC3JbzeMifvDcJvn_82H5BH03ugcC7Z5mafmbbvfq0fvL0Tg-4rjnCT4/s400/banana2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604916491768131042" /></a><br />Our Banana Tree has been enjoying our new tropical climate and has not only grown an entirely new tree (shoot) it is flowering and preparing to provide its first harvest of fruit. We planted Mint around the base of the original banana tree as a companion plant and it has not only overrun the grass around the base of the tree it also gives off a lovely aroma when we visit our Musa friend.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFV7H1DBwOVDHX3Daj9C4zqeoz1BD2mXafdKC99Z4zpqw-uASCpjLjFmOJvnGp-zs-O94L3IrqlpOiRT-luV9rr-FQhl9xhucSPn4h9zuAHTfKNRWWMvpDLt_vxR8Zwjvy5x-LKIrHcjj/s1600/banana1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFV7H1DBwOVDHX3Daj9C4zqeoz1BD2mXafdKC99Z4zpqw-uASCpjLjFmOJvnGp-zs-O94L3IrqlpOiRT-luV9rr-FQhl9xhucSPn4h9zuAHTfKNRWWMvpDLt_vxR8Zwjvy5x-LKIrHcjj/s400/banana1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604916391945871810" /></a><br>The large brown collection of leaves is the banana heart which has numerous hands (which become the fruit). We will post more images as they mature and become ready to harvest and feast upon.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-33047310897742735402011-04-25T19:49:00.000-07:002011-05-09T19:56:27.923-07:00Wet Loving Agave<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNGktssTF6qH-krMK8H9fRTI3LfnQ7X5twu8c3rOZOG77IzEkxnulA6Q5bZA9_Zf5DLGEIHvNsa-RxiVd3svI0HRqnKcBH5wyH4vPmMB3vSWHSUtwF9jX0EQuiq2sOhyphenhyphenxoZZEGSw53MGC/s1600/agave.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNGktssTF6qH-krMK8H9fRTI3LfnQ7X5twu8c3rOZOG77IzEkxnulA6Q5bZA9_Zf5DLGEIHvNsa-RxiVd3svI0HRqnKcBH5wyH4vPmMB3vSWHSUtwF9jX0EQuiq2sOhyphenhyphenxoZZEGSw53MGC/s400/agave.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604915466765484594" /></a><br />Our long suffering Agave has been loving the near tropical wet weather we have been experiencing so far this year with the first flower we have seen on it since we planted it 5 years ago. It appears very happy to be here too.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-32365264565599228522011-01-15T19:42:00.000-08:002011-05-09T19:47:57.437-07:00Floods - January 2011 #5 of 5<object style="height: 244px; width: 400px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VIfbqOgi59E?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VIfbqOgi59E?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="400" height="244"></object><br /><b>11th January 2011 Photo Collection</b>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-20171562374781550322011-01-15T19:40:00.000-08:002011-05-09T19:48:02.973-07:00Floods - January 2011 #4 of 5<object style="height: 244px; width: 400px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h0vL687R5fA?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/h0vL687R5fA?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="400" height="244"></object><br /><b>4pm 11th January 2011 #2 of 2</b>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-74050143316919779532011-01-15T19:39:00.000-08:002011-05-09T19:48:08.108-07:00Floods - January 2011 #3 of 5<object style="height: 244px; width: 400px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UCbYwxdd998?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UCbYwxdd998?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="400" height="244"></object><br /><b>4pm 11th January 2011 #1 of 2</b>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-86093709539102340002011-01-15T19:38:00.000-08:002011-05-09T19:48:13.274-07:00Floods - January 2011 #2 of 5<object style="height: 244px; width: 400px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SOl2N7IKv4U?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SOl2N7IKv4U?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="400" height="244"></object><br /><b>9:30am 11th January 2011 #2 of 2</b>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-28074520456256810672011-01-15T19:34:00.000-08:002011-05-09T19:48:53.453-07:00Floods - January 2011 #1 of 5<object style="height: 244px; width: 400px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oJ8VWQmWX78?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oJ8VWQmWX78?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="400" height="244"></object><br /><b>9:30am 11th January 2011 #1 of 2</b>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-85003024547800199142010-09-29T01:00:00.000-07:002010-09-30T01:02:39.920-07:00Wettest September I can remember<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3C-cHSvtYoiHdeeI7Mfvhnvqh8f4MFZgQ0dGVWYmLKGBxzxPKT7t7Lf7IDBmRbt2V0ijkGzPjQJkIkR1-cZSiBYJ06C9l28Rf1CI-NrpzP2qWiiT1G746-qku8D8tXkJ73JRFNFXwkMg/s1600/27mm.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3C-cHSvtYoiHdeeI7Mfvhnvqh8f4MFZgQ0dGVWYmLKGBxzxPKT7t7Lf7IDBmRbt2V0ijkGzPjQJkIkR1-cZSiBYJ06C9l28Rf1CI-NrpzP2qWiiT1G746-qku8D8tXkJ73JRFNFXwkMg/s400/27mm.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522613765779405746" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-87709673326414038402010-09-25T00:49:00.000-07:002010-09-28T00:50:52.892-07:00Some heavier rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdgNfbSKKgcAxHSXQv1_HVikDZdoJFNjUmuZNvXBT6E6rvmQwQtumI3yC4QTTJOik4LG6A5rFS5iWBk9Nvhw1bm2kSabvueDu-FZtY7q-5pF0n-tbuY0i_Z6rxfez7B2Vv-s5y2YOh-uk/s1600/22mm_spring.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdgNfbSKKgcAxHSXQv1_HVikDZdoJFNjUmuZNvXBT6E6rvmQwQtumI3yC4QTTJOik4LG6A5rFS5iWBk9Nvhw1bm2kSabvueDu-FZtY7q-5pF0n-tbuY0i_Z6rxfez7B2Vv-s5y2YOh-uk/s400/22mm_spring.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521868638359048050" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-65030931082857811732010-09-12T00:47:00.000-07:002010-09-28T00:49:21.340-07:00Some light rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VNHWP4bq6_9qKSEJm-nrs97oqon2YrVvX6atd1OUL2f8KzXRk3Da3oipeFmxA_xRx5QwiTH_EpXfLiA8zOGrHYJ2qMv1AvnPF_k1KpNNRZvN-IWcBMwV7WITm47u-JZUTiShTJiFnWiK/s1600/12mm.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VNHWP4bq6_9qKSEJm-nrs97oqon2YrVvX6atd1OUL2f8KzXRk3Da3oipeFmxA_xRx5QwiTH_EpXfLiA8zOGrHYJ2qMv1AvnPF_k1KpNNRZvN-IWcBMwV7WITm47u-JZUTiShTJiFnWiK/s400/12mm.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521868168249354962" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-89318927243264856362010-09-05T17:00:00.000-07:002010-09-05T17:01:19.686-07:00Spring Downpour continues<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCfKKUOaB0Zp-o2u_yRg-HylbbRiLy3HtUEsi3hBH_zhThUFsEjp7d96QOPx8H7hE-FiT-2vJC224cygsC3R9_iEFwrUptx89TKfmCUMYTtLCAQ5Dw3RiTPZGbv-Kv909r9e4OcmnaBT_/s1600/22mm_spring.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCfKKUOaB0Zp-o2u_yRg-HylbbRiLy3HtUEsi3hBH_zhThUFsEjp7d96QOPx8H7hE-FiT-2vJC224cygsC3R9_iEFwrUptx89TKfmCUMYTtLCAQ5Dw3RiTPZGbv-Kv909r9e4OcmnaBT_/s400/22mm_spring.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513583817900830482" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-79770650666133562352010-09-04T01:04:00.000-07:002010-09-05T17:00:46.910-07:00Spring Downpour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvU4seu-fD3mVrZ00NgrYmx9tKQXJH_AfxnOViRDXbLB8Tb1TIFLLPJcjn16mESbcbSHC_EbslIXgennlS2_UQySXZO3k5ZDS17EWsfPDNpM3rYnSmP1N8jgNnq3u7vmSaOIuZ6Bj2zic/s1600/19mm_spring.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvU4seu-fD3mVrZ00NgrYmx9tKQXJH_AfxnOViRDXbLB8Tb1TIFLLPJcjn16mESbcbSHC_EbslIXgennlS2_UQySXZO3k5ZDS17EWsfPDNpM3rYnSmP1N8jgNnq3u7vmSaOIuZ6Bj2zic/s400/19mm_spring.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513583516488043794" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-27228215831326350392010-08-28T04:15:00.000-07:002010-08-28T04:15:00.283-07:00Zucchini: Golden SquashesFirst lets dispel a myth. Zucchini is not a vegetable. It is actually an immature fruit - the swollen ovary of the female zucchini flower to be precise. Zucchinis hail from the Americas... at least the squash family did... the varieties of squash typically called "zucchini" were developed in Italy over many generations. Ok I didn't actually know that until I Googled it but I won't tell if you don't...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdHERt1PttK1E1pkbRgfoH5BUsaJQ6ogkGub0vDScezy6uik5sdhhGYgslTdrKDuV3leDFWfuzBUKwhIBt8Fgu4j5lEFdc9ArQcg6HlnYTLgiZ5WPKJyaGiDUyV0H7RTiaulaAdi5M9gN/s1600/zucchini.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdHERt1PttK1E1pkbRgfoH5BUsaJQ6ogkGub0vDScezy6uik5sdhhGYgslTdrKDuV3leDFWfuzBUKwhIBt8Fgu4j5lEFdc9ArQcg6HlnYTLgiZ5WPKJyaGiDUyV0H7RTiaulaAdi5M9gN/s400/zucchini.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504110944850162066" /></a><div>Our zucchini are the yellow variety and appear happy and content in the middle vege patch. Zucchini are a personal favourite of mine though not so with the boys. Oh well... more for me.</div>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-11608833324147573882010-08-23T16:59:00.000-07:002010-08-23T17:01:02.098-07:00Midnight Downpour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxZ5XwA1GnW1X1XaqA3ObKx2FPBlvArpa6fYayqLDqK5VbHxOcWaaG6csJITi-CYKI1YYLLvc929yZxDMo-ePNwiBTIe0NPu6OIpKKchKXHwRay9h02dwLZS0ghl4VmA_cxkP2k8LMgG5/s1600/rain_20091227.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxZ5XwA1GnW1X1XaqA3ObKx2FPBlvArpa6fYayqLDqK5VbHxOcWaaG6csJITi-CYKI1YYLLvc929yZxDMo-ePNwiBTIe0NPu6OIpKKchKXHwRay9h02dwLZS0ghl4VmA_cxkP2k8LMgG5/s400/rain_20091227.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508759616355766210" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-69704597119556786332010-08-21T04:08:00.000-07:002010-08-21T04:08:00.133-07:00BorageBorage is one of our companion plants. It is very useful in helping tomatoes grow (increases cropping and also makes them even tastier) and also repels tomato pests like the tomato hornworm. It is also good for protecting legumes, spinach and brassica as well as strawberries. It is also a vege in its own right and can be used in salads or as a garnish.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6k21cmkRKxkug10At4KKv6QhNBAraI3TVyVnkccY1u5WJFNTLIeSgHqggApZOM1OXTaM8LPc03j4ebMzvhVa2OSO2OoYstMjL9fTTMNP2dkJg8L3DDf3e1SNMj385uMV-iZsdKOUeMVkR/s1600/borage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6k21cmkRKxkug10At4KKv6QhNBAraI3TVyVnkccY1u5WJFNTLIeSgHqggApZOM1OXTaM8LPc03j4ebMzvhVa2OSO2OoYstMjL9fTTMNP2dkJg8L3DDf3e1SNMj385uMV-iZsdKOUeMVkR/s400/borage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504108663273086178" /></a>It also has many health benefits like boosting metabolism and some believe also for hormone management in women. It is also used for colds, flu and chest infections. Looks nice as well.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-12040818488932587362010-08-14T04:01:00.000-07:002010-08-16T15:50:12.476-07:00Mango Mango Mango<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9trRFEKlImUaq3YszRMtRnbdvwTKzLUawp1_4mA5eNuXg3XHWpmvXBIzGZ_S81r21TsSGw5Hy7jUPgzp1PHin1g-BNrwce8wRET5TcwTnTOEnDdfHtXeXe5LuCrDiV_xzNV5HyMJsc1OV/s1600/mango_tree.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9trRFEKlImUaq3YszRMtRnbdvwTKzLUawp1_4mA5eNuXg3XHWpmvXBIzGZ_S81r21TsSGw5Hy7jUPgzp1PHin1g-BNrwce8wRET5TcwTnTOEnDdfHtXeXe5LuCrDiV_xzNV5HyMJsc1OV/s400/mango_tree.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504107070892607954" /></a>We have a new Mango Tree which we have decided to plant down the western fenceline where it will be a little more protected than the last unfortunate fellow. The soil is fairly clayey there so we have dug out a good meter round, meter deep hole and filled it with fresh loamy soil and some compost. The tree was already four foot high when we bought it so already it has a good start. We have planted comfrey next to it which is good at breaking up clay soils and bringing up deep nutrients. It may need some wind strength assistance but we will wait for the annual Westerlies to blow in and see how it fares first.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-35466587391692522122010-08-11T03:17:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:18:17.893-07:00Night of Fat Rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBqHKT1OGKfD75MzFdxR6ByDo66RrcPFYJgIxumn9DNGuQEDbkw8Wbdhns1DQXpNzapjbPUOLAHG17bHyVlaSY1KcN_9MGKHut3gVe26QWOaio-Sh_gOMDI5Md_bMLEsnRzjT-nU29BKg/s1600/rain_20100811.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBqHKT1OGKfD75MzFdxR6ByDo66RrcPFYJgIxumn9DNGuQEDbkw8Wbdhns1DQXpNzapjbPUOLAHG17bHyVlaSY1KcN_9MGKHut3gVe26QWOaio-Sh_gOMDI5Md_bMLEsnRzjT-nU29BKg/s400/rain_20100811.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504094623647036834" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-20772025507911763512010-08-10T03:17:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:17:47.973-07:00Beautiful Downpour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-a4mGFikNpUhbig28KH73YjG3ZZlb6lA1rRGKPpCoYbjP15wmFgokmDad4kEfRl264JoHdThfuipz7BgGGKt9WmFejkaN-vgziuUv7fJRTdjJjbJqWZTwazmhSV6J8b19YO75Q9A6ZM0/s1600/rain_20100810.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-a4mGFikNpUhbig28KH73YjG3ZZlb6lA1rRGKPpCoYbjP15wmFgokmDad4kEfRl264JoHdThfuipz7BgGGKt9WmFejkaN-vgziuUv7fJRTdjJjbJqWZTwazmhSV6J8b19YO75Q9A6ZM0/s400/rain_20100810.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504094472347826114" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-63539391766010025982010-08-07T03:22:00.000-07:002010-08-11T04:39:40.277-07:00Chicken Coop Extension - Phase One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgU0W_JffKgkwttHJ_IloXSrOQx3TSF0ap_d7Qy7GxL4fpgNwjkSE6V9l3Cd3ie57rQ9qEBnmpUNKIaet72Ub6HpN_rHTS9MOgd17FkMvBiwWNfK5TZlDaqBz3J8Y09fS5TFExPjZpCv6/s1600/chicken_coop_Jul2010.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgU0W_JffKgkwttHJ_IloXSrOQx3TSF0ap_d7Qy7GxL4fpgNwjkSE6V9l3Cd3ie57rQ9qEBnmpUNKIaet72Ub6HpN_rHTS9MOgd17FkMvBiwWNfK5TZlDaqBz3J8Y09fS5TFExPjZpCv6/s400/chicken_coop_Jul2010.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504096897615612386" /></a>We inherited an old dog enclosure from a family member and decided to add it to the back of the chicken coop. It would not only extend the area available to our chooks but would put them in and around our twin avocado trees and the super passionfruit. Chooks are great for fertilising shrubs and trees as long as you can keep them away from the roots. <div><br /></div><div>The whole family pitched in and during a beautiful day of family fun we pulled the wire off one side of the enclosure and attached it to the chicken coop. We wired off the avocados and the passionfruit vine and let the chickens in. The portion nearest the coop is an old sandy loam garden bed so the ladies will enjoy hunting for bugs and worms I'm sure. The chook access to the new section is via a small cut out wire section that can be closed off if we feel the plants and grass need a break. </div><div><br /></div><div>The bottom image shows the wire around the twin avocados which are still going well. In all the others you can see the super passionfruit vine that is fruiting like there is no tomorrow on the bottom of the main coop. </div><div><br /></div><div>Phase two of the extension is to attach the coop to the side of the mower shed. This is scheduled for the weekend of 21/22 Aug. I will keep you posted. </div>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-79396742925543258552010-07-29T03:16:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:17:12.557-07:00Drizzly Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGH99GuOurwVwiLMJLPpb49C4IlYFR2R4QFxvU96exe_Hn__6Fl-Rwu8PlXgqmwwu2hLLlynX899CN7C0bCX4Z6R3zAqUNzhYy6nkuVkBI2_G8lKlSXtPrvQkGWakkVEV2by4b8HeUGLY/s1600/rain_20100729.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGH99GuOurwVwiLMJLPpb49C4IlYFR2R4QFxvU96exe_Hn__6Fl-Rwu8PlXgqmwwu2hLLlynX899CN7C0bCX4Z6R3zAqUNzhYy6nkuVkBI2_G8lKlSXtPrvQkGWakkVEV2by4b8HeUGLY/s400/rain_20100729.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504094274481261426" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-67362878470199353792010-07-22T03:46:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:49:58.928-07:00Latest corn crop emerges<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJ_LpDXhn73GZCI8-MTEdR_Dz1cwv-8c6wNeNorI2c13Ln2B01zykZ-dpnCX7820L6qX-wvXJbPXZKxolcKAa5tb0gqhfSSL4xndEnBzYejosNqRM5XqrS8Q7mwhc94ZefH7QZ7nJO5Wj/s1600/corn.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJ_LpDXhn73GZCI8-MTEdR_Dz1cwv-8c6wNeNorI2c13Ln2B01zykZ-dpnCX7820L6qX-wvXJbPXZKxolcKAa5tb0gqhfSSL4xndEnBzYejosNqRM5XqrS8Q7mwhc94ZefH7QZ7nJO5Wj/s400/corn.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504102567067904226" /></a>Another happy crop of yellow goodness is on its way. There is something magical or mythical about corn that really intrigues me. Perhaps because its a staple that has been with humanity for thousands of years. This is sweet corn and while only enough for probably two meals will be thoroughly welcome at our table.Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-33306276528073435622010-07-11T03:42:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:45:21.451-07:00Chilli DelightOur Chilli bush is going great guns again this year with many big red hotties popping up to spice up life. It is certainly very happy where it is and even more so since we have propped it up a bit more and it has gotten thicker and healthier looking as a result.<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqasql8e3koPgWguEohGzY5ZQUpW2LghYyXxhYbOkquM3-UIan-AJM_AuWqWPPk_F2b_Pl1-_PmSncnk0As5yYKl5bv75RpD0WcrOyEQv59zl77T7tVoman-U8U1HqU5MyFREFbq7F2jb/s1600/chili2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqasql8e3koPgWguEohGzY5ZQUpW2LghYyXxhYbOkquM3-UIan-AJM_AuWqWPPk_F2b_Pl1-_PmSncnk0As5yYKl5bv75RpD0WcrOyEQv59zl77T7tVoman-U8U1HqU5MyFREFbq7F2jb/s400/chili2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504101510049404290" /></a>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430585503816633419.post-16405470410682506902010-07-04T04:05:00.000-07:002010-08-11T03:19:03.989-07:00Basil: Our Italian King<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQnTPIin_S31XXjwViJWsixfAdwKaNV3q1lPZVe7OS8ggyCLAiWM4gf8B4xrd1eAlNOeUmSYokAmo8WT7xf9z15j9gGe-PPR3ol2ukTt4gc-KpyeIHDoLpXiNcVG3yN53PYZJcZvNILbQ/s1600/basil.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQnTPIin_S31XXjwViJWsixfAdwKaNV3q1lPZVe7OS8ggyCLAiWM4gf8B4xrd1eAlNOeUmSYokAmo8WT7xf9z15j9gGe-PPR3ol2ukTt4gc-KpyeIHDoLpXiNcVG3yN53PYZJcZvNILbQ/s400/basil.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482213011516539330" /></a>We planted some Basil in the vege patch as they are good companion plants for tomatoes. They have taken off and we have let them go so we can propagate them around the place. <div><br /></div><div>Basil is originally a native of Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. The word Basil comes from the Greek and means 'King' as it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.</div><div><br /></div><div>Basil is best known as an added herb to various dishes. It needs to only be added at the last moment though as cooking too long generally destroys the flavour.It can be dried or kept fresh for a short time in plastic bags in the fridge or for a longer period in the freezer if it has been blanched first. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the medicinal side various medical studies have established that compounds in the various basil oils have powerful antioxidant, anti-cancer, antiviral, and anti-microbial properties. It is also traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes in some countries. </div><div><br /></div><div>Basil repels many pests to the tomato plant and makes the tomatoes taste better as well. </div>Mighty Warbandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012359470719150365noreply@blogger.com0