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More on the codling moth and Tasmania

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Friend M alerted me to past Tasmanian history and the codling moth. She told me ‘Tasmania, and I guess some other states, had a Codling Moth Act, 1880 I think. It was very brief only a few paragraphs and printed … Continue reading →

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Food dryers for food drying

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

A few years ago my project to walk (www.walkingthederwent.com) from the mouth to the source of the Derwent River required me to heft a backpack with tent etc for overnight stops. Like most, I am averse to weight on my … Continue reading →

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RTBG Thursday 9 January 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

I was grateful when K offered me a lift to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG). This gave us both a chance to emote strongly about the expected joys of being back volunteering in the Food Garden after the Christmas … Continue reading →

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RTBG – Thursday 12 September 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

I was fortunate when one of my fellow volunteers offered me a lift to and from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG). Effortless for me. Very grateful. Overnight the wind had torn at houses and the landscape. When I awoke, … Continue reading →

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