Category Archives: Pests and Diseases

What killed my mint?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Liz

I know the answer to this question, but first I will explain the scenario.  One of my potted mints had been looking increasingly ill of late and yesterday when I moved the pot the foliage simply separated from the potting mix.  Something … Continue reading →

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Lumpy bits – Citrus Gall Wasp

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Liz

My citrus are under attack, I have found the dreaded lumps on my Eureka Lemon, Meyer Lemon, Orange and Lime.  Unlike many of Australia’s pests citrus gall wasp is actually a native annoyance.  Having lived for years in our native … Continue reading →

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Iceberg Lettuce

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Liz

I can’t seem to grow Iceberg lettuce.  I have tried and tried and tried but every time I seem to fail.  My failures have been varied; from the plants simply dying, to going slimey, bolting too early and failing to … Continue reading →

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How it really is……

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Liz

I’m feeling a bit of a fraud, although that’s too strong a word, a bit guilty isn’t quite right either, deceptive is kind of what I mean.  You see my garden isn’t perfect.   I wrote my October -Wrap Up  post … Continue reading →

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Pests & Annoyances – 3

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Liz

Today I bring you 3 garden annoyances – I will try not to whinge too much! Annoyance 1 – Rodents???? There’s something eating my broccoli plants.  I recently planted out 3 nice broccoli seedlings and this is what happened to … Continue reading →

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