Taking 'Going potty' to a new level

Book shelf off the side of the road plus decorative features removed from family room cabinets after modifications to accomodate larger TV

A chance fit - which also fits with the William Morris quote -“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” I am sure he was also talking about potting sheds!

Commercial style Aluminium framed door off Gumtree - paid $120 now installed as main entrance to workshop/ potting area.

Located in close proximity to nursery area plant stands with automatic water system.

Once again Ashwell is evolving to suit changing needs. 

Putting an end to the Black Reign

32 years of Millipede invasion every autumn is way too much. We've taken steps ........

Step 1 - Order Nematode kit from Bug Central and collect 600 live millipedes

Step 2 - Order arrives

Step 3 - read 16 page online instruction manual

Step 4 - cut 2 layers of absorbent paper for each of the 40 Petri dishes supplied

Step 5 - Place nematode gel into the middle of each dish

Step 6 - Add 8-10ml water and a sprinkle of supplied nematode food to each dish and wait 24-48

Step 7 - Add 15 live millipedes to each dish, replace lid and wait 24 -48 hour

Step 8 - Release nematode infected millipedes into the garden and wait 12 -24 months!

That Pretty Much Covers It

2013

2016

This one had us stumped for many years!

Before 

After

Cousin Itt

Cousin It (Itt) Sheoak /Casuarina glauca 

Looking quite comfortable and at home here!

Fleur de trios

Rod gave me two of these beautiful terracotta Fleur de lys ornaments to top the metal plant tripods that he fabricated for me for my birthday.

Using reinforcing rods of steel and his talent for welding these tripods will support the canes of a Boysenberry and a Tayberry which I purchased with a voucher given to me by Aly, also for my birthday.

It has taken a while to get the beds prepared ready for the tripods as we have revamped the irrigation system, doing away with the previous overhead watering. But good things come to those who wait.

Fruits of the Florist

Ornamental Quince, Camellia seed pod, Crab Apples, Ornamental Pear, Cumquat and Rose Hips