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A SOS to any green thumbs out there
I have always found gardening to be therapeutic and it has given me great joy. However, after a major crisis with Mr Darcy's health I have not had been able to get back into it. Have other gardeners suffered from a similar hiatus and how have you recovered and got going again?
Darcy
PS have a spot that needs filling any recommendations for a 1m high cool climate white flower plant?
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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Hi @eudemonism
There are a number of types of olives that are declared noxious weeds. The seeds are spread via birds. In NSW there is a variety where the fruit is inedible. This link may be helpful to you.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@RainbowUnicorn
Come and meet some other gardeners 😀🌸🐞.
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RainbowUnicornContributor
Thanks @Former-Member
hi everyone, always good to meet other gardeners. I find it so good for the soul
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Unknown userMember
Your veg patch sounds lovely @RainbowUnicorn. It has only been recently that I have got back into the garden, also finding it good for the soul.
We only have 2 x cherry tomatoes put in late and some self sown spuds, silverbeet & kale. We do have a few asparagus plants and some much neglected berry plants. @Smc also enjoys growing edibles.
We are slowly getting our ornamental garden under control; my aim is a crisis proof garden (a term coined by Smc 😀).
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Unknown userMember
Would love to hear of your gardening adventures here @Former-Member
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Your veg patch sounds lovely @RainbowUnicorn.
me toooo @Former-Member
Hello @Former-Member, @eudemonism, @Determined, @Smc
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