Tag Archives: University of Tasmania

Using roof spaces for plants

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Tasmanian Traveller

Time and again, news stories and documentaries record people and organisations using the ‘wasted space’ of rooftops to grow plants.  Mostly the stories I hear are associated with edible plants, designed to feed those in the building. Recently, ABC news … Continue reading →

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Flourishing citrus trees

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Years ago I planted an orange and mandarin tree, and last year I added a lemon tree. With the new learnings I have gained from the University of Tasmania Science of gardening courses and in the Food Garden of the … Continue reading →

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RTBG 4th July 2019  –  2 of 3

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

I had arrived around 9.30 and it was now after 10 am when Coordinator Adam for the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) Food Garden called for volunteers to work elsewhere. ‘Who’d like to work in the Nursery for a couple … Continue reading →

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RTBG-27 June 2019 post 2 of 2

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

Yesterday you read about the picking of the Kalamata olives at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and that I brought some home to prepare for eating. I decided to try both methods recommended by Food Garden Coordinator Adam, in order … Continue reading →

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