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Plants and Trees to Plant – 16th March 2016

Plants and Trees to Plant – 16th March 2016

Today we took a trip up to Brisbane to find/collect/purchase some new trees and plants. We are now planting the South Gully and endeavouring to restore the rainforest that was previously there.

We also have a number of other places that need planting, including the roadside and parts of the home hill. These areas are part of our battle against erosion.

Building the Solar Racks #1 – 14th March 2016

Building the Solar Racks #1 – 14th March 2016

Today we started making the new solar racks for our existing(new) system. These racks will replace the current racking system – an off the shelf – flat racking system.

The new solar racks will be based on the racks used for our existing(old) solar system. These are hand-made, custom built, adjustable racks that fit nicely on a flat or sloping roof.

Comfrey as a soil builder – 7th March 2016

Comfrey as a soil builder – 7th March 2016

Comfrey helps to provide nutrients for your soil and the leaves are great for the compost heap as comfrey’s quick rotting leaves work with bacteria and soil organisms to help speed the composting of dried leaves and other high carbon materials.

We plant comfrey in all of our garden beds because the deep tap roots help to break up our heavy clay soil.