Tag Archives: Warrane Community Garden

Sheet-mulching

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

On Saturday a working bee in the Warrane Community Garden used cardboard to productively sheet-mulch a large area. Friend K reported: ‘For those not familiar with sheet-mulching, it is a simple process with many benefits. To sheet-mulch a large area, … Continue reading →

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July Vegetables-part 1 of 2

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Vegetables are flourishing in the Warrane Community Garden, bolstered by excellent soil preparation and conditioning months ago. Brassicas and various beets are currently some of the most successful plants. Other plants which I cannot identify look lush. And some are … Continue reading →

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The capeweed expansion- part 2 of 2

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

As I walked from the Warrane Community Garden I now noticed massive spreads of Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) on the footpath verges along Heemskirk St. When I looked at front lawns, clearly they were all infested with this weed – lovely … Continue reading →

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The capeweed expansion- part 1 of 2

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Capeweed’s botanical name is Arctotheca calendula; the plant is also known as Cape Daisy Weed, Cape Dandelion – native of South Africa. Last month gardening friend K told me: ‘You will notice a lot of Capeweed at the garden if … Continue reading →

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The Cardoon in Warrane

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Recently I emailed this link to my fellow Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) gardeners – no we are not allowed to return to volunteering there yet – and bemoaned the fact that there wasn’t a Tasmanian connection so I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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