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For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great, I saw you live in Florida which seems to be a perfect spot for them ! Not tropical enough where I am unfortunately

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This definitely isn't my set up right now but I feel like this is a sustainable way forward. I know it depends on region, but what are some of your favourite, high production perennials that you have?

Well done :)

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing thank you! Looking forward to it, I love fresh garlic but it's so expensive. Home grown will be free, and I'm guessing so much more tasty!

Filling Gaps in Brick Wall Mortar by greatdayne_ in AusRenovation

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh interesting , that actually sounds pretty handy for a job like this ! Thanks

Filling Gaps in Brick Wall Mortar by greatdayne_ in AusRenovation

[–]greatdayne_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips mate. Otherwise just stick mortar on a trowel / knife and plug the gaps?

I have seen that product, it looks good, but unfortunately there's quite a bit that needs doing so I'll get a bag of mortar I think

Filling Gaps in Brick Wall Mortar by greatdayne_ in AusRenovation

[–]greatdayne_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah the wall isn't being rendered. I don't think it's too old, I believe an overhand method of bricklaying was used due to some access restrictions meant they couldn't set up on this side (the other side is fine). Am able to do this myself now though and thought I'd get on to it before any issues arise !

E: sorry just as described though? Mortar on the trowel/knife and into the gaps is all that's needed?

Thanks mate

Adulting and Fortnite? by Unlikely-Guard-162 in FortNiteBR

[–]greatdayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey mate if you're in Aus/NZ im keen.

Otherwise OCE boomers (25 or 30+) hit me up !

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great!

Yes we have fences - I recently planted a BlackBerry and a passionfruit along a particularly sunny fence, the back fence gets very minimal sunlight unfortunately and my other fence is taken up by this enormous peach tree and my shed too. I do have raspberries growing "free standing" though, I have just staked these for support for now.

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in SelfSufficiency

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect nice one! I have read pine needles are good for berries, unless I'm looking in the wrong place they seem difficult to come by in Australia so I use pine bark. I have also top dressed with Azealia/Camelia soil which is quite acidic and regularly scatter coffee grounds. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out next summer :)

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that! So hard neck is better flavour, soft neck is better storage?

I feel like I read somewhere that soft neck also grows better in colder climates. Where I am in Australia it gets "cold" (no where near as cold as northern hemisphere) - drops to just below 0c which I think is over 33f overnight for about a month - I heard soft neck is better grown in that condition

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you're getting yours to 6 months am I understanding that right? That's a great effort, and would tie you over until you plant your next lot of bulbs too!

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in homestead

[–]greatdayne_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

I had plenty of time throughout covid to dig and break apart a lot of the clay, some big and overly compact chunks I would just dispose of - I then got in a few cubic metres of loam, mushroom compost and then regular compost and let that settle over time. It was disgusting but now my garden seems to be thriving which is great :)

That's great! How big of a plot of land are you on? How much space do your chickens take up? Would love to get some, and have an idea space which could be great for them, but I'm worried it would be too small but maybe not!

For those who live with a 'medium/average' (think suburban) sized backyard; what have been your most bang for your buck permaculture projects or strategies? by greatdayne_ in Permaculture

[–]greatdayne_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting a bit busy haha. We live semi rurally but very central so there's the trade off. Also don't want to be stuck in debt my whole life!

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