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Noshiewa any luck with the previous poster?
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MEET UP - Special SAB Camp - Nimbin 2019 - All Welcome
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Welcome.
I greet you in the Love & Light.
It's with great pleasure that we announce a Special SAB Camp being held in Nimbin, NSW.
Please see the attached invitation:
A Small Ethnobotanical Gathering Under The Stars
Queen's Birthday Long Weekend (Qld)
Friday 4 October 2019 - Monday 7 October 2019
Nimbin Crystal Tourist Park
29 Sibley Street, Nimbin NSW 2480
Camping: Adults $17pn & Children $5pn | 3-4 Person Camper Vans: $75pn
SAB Members, Their Partners, Children and Pets Are All Welcome
Camping | Bonfires | Corroboree | BBQs | Bush Walks | Swimming | Activities
*** Please note that RSVP registration is required ***
The purpose of this event is to bring together old and new SAB members in a relaxed environment to share knowledge of sacred plants and spend quality time together.
Our old friend AndyAmine organised similar events and I think it will be a fitting tribute to get these going again on a regular basis.
It's going to be a fantastic weekend and I really look forward to welcoming everyone.
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Look forward to seeing you there.
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Hi Acacia,
Pretty much what every one else has said. It looks like a hydration issue to me which is very unusual for this plant as it is drought tolerant. Have you re-potted it lately or done something to the soil? Perhaps the mix is too quick draining. If you soak the pot in a bucket with water and SeaSol for a couple of hours it should bounce back. They have a stunning root system. Once they are in the ground they take care of themselves. I hope that helps. If the plant doesn't make it let me know. Happy to send you some seeds or cuttings so you can have another crack.
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We extend a warm welcome to the Sunny Coast crew. It will be great to finally meet everyone. Send me a message if you need help with directions.
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I’m interested.
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Welcome.
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I’m giving away free seed packs of Leonotis nepetifolia - Lion’s Ear - 10 fresh seeds.
The first 5x people to post on here will be the lucky recipients. Please also send me a PM with where you would like it posted.
Have a great weekend.
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Bahahaha yes straight to the pool room. Nice work!
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Interesting!
Have you considered giving Aspirin a go?
Asprin mixed with water and foliar sprayed in the early morning has been shown to increase plant size and yield in vegetable and ethno gardens alike.
Acetylsalicylic acid is the active ingredient in Aspirin and is derived from Salicylic Acid, which is naturally found in Willow Bark among others.
It works exceptionally well on any plant in the Nightshade family.
Let us know how your experimentation goes - you might be onto something here.
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Welcome.
I greet you in the Love and Light.
I’m giving away free seed packs of Eugenia uniflora - Brazilian Cherry (5 fresh seeds).
The first 5x people to post on here will be the lucky recipients.
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This thread is now closed.If the recipients could please send me a PM and let me know where they’d like the seeds sent I’ll post them away before the end of the week. Happy to include #6 and #7 as well.Have a great weekend.
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Good point. I'll remove the Castor Bean recipe.
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Welcome.
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I’m giving away free seed packs of Phalaris arundinacea v Turkey Red (approx 250 seeds).
The first 5x people to post on here will be the lucky recipients.
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Some info on targets for custard apple solution can be found here:
http://www.oisat.org/control_methods/plants_in_pest_control/custard_apple.html
For rats: Try peppermint oil spray or fresh mint leaves scattered around the plant. Rodents hate that smell. I’ve also heard sprinkling kitty litter near your plant with cat piss in it deters rodents as they think there is a cat about.
For possums: 1x cup of molasses into a litre of water sprayed onto the plant is said to be effective. They also hate the strong smell of mothballs. I’d try the mothballs first.
For Bandicoots: they hate strong ammonia smells so maybe some chicken poop or dynamic lifter around the plant will keep them away.
For kangaroos: an old bloke taught me that simply using 40cm tall bamboo stakes in the ground positioned in a triangle around the plant keeps them away. I’ve seen this first hand and was surprised how effective it was. Seems they are worried about shanking their eyes out when they feed.
I hope that helps.
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Welcome.
I greet you in the Love and Light.
Natural pesticides are a cheaper and often safer alternative to commercially manufactured products. It is not old fashioned to formulate your own products, rather it is a smart use of the natural resources that are often readily available.
I especially like natural products that don't necessarily kill but instead make my plants so unpalatable that the so-called pests simply pack up shop and move on. No loss of life, plants are happy, I'm happy - problem solved.
Here are a few recipes I've come across. This is not an exhaustive list so please feel free to contribute and add your own recipes, tips and tricks.
NATURAL PESTICIDE RECIPES
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Recipe: Collect mature seeds, wash and remove the husk, and allow to dry completely. Take 40 grams of seeds and grind them into a fine powder. Mix the powder in 1 litre of water and soak overnight. Strain the liquid and apply using a spray bottle. Used as a fungicide, nematicide and bactericide.
Custard Apple (Annona squamosa)
Recipe: Collect 100g of seeds and dry. Grind into a fine powder. Mix with 4 litres of water and soak overnight.Chili Peppers (Capsicum frutescens)
Recipe: Collect 50g of chilies and dry. Grind into a fine powder, taking extra care not to touch your penis, rub your eye, pick your nose or inhale the dust. Mix with 1 litre of water and soak overnight.
Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica)
Recipe: N. rustica contains 9x more nicotine than other species making it ideal as a pesticide. Collect healthy, fresh leaves which are free of spots. During flowering the leaves are at their strongest. Mix 80 grams of whole dry leaves with 1 litre of water and soak for two days. Best applied in the early morning before sunrise due to its volatile nature. CAUTION: Nicotine is toxic, do not breath the vapours or allow spray to drift onto the skin.
Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium)
Recipe: The active ingredient is found in the flowers. Collect only fully opened flowers. Mix 100 grams of dried flowers in 1 litre of water and soak for one day.
Garlic (Allium sativum).
Recipe: Finely grate 1 bulb of garlic and mix with 1 litre of water. Its effect on the plant lasts only for 1-3 days after applying it.
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If you are harvesting fresh seeds, I’d love some. Happy to swing you something in return.
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Hi MG,
You can use the whole plant however if you specifically want anti parasitic effect use the ground up seeds only and place them into size 00 capsules. 2 capsules before bed on an empty stomach and a whole glass of water for a minimum of 7 days will have you pooping out all sorts of weird shit...literally. It disables the ability of the parasite to cling on and coats it in mucus and then makes its way towards your back door for expulsion. 2000mg/kg in rat experiments showed no toxicity. It’s fairly friendly to your body and bowels.
Here is a good video demonstrating the seeds mixed with water so you can imagine what’s going on when you ingest it.
The scientific literature varies widely as to dose and length of administration so please conduct your own research to determine what’s best for you and your body. Be cautious of info from anyone claiming to be a doctor (as in the video above) and peddling their own Mimosa Pudica capsules for sale. I’m sure you already know that making your own medicine is best.
Let me me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Have a great week.
Love & Light
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MEET UP - Special SAB Camp - Nimbin 2019 - All Welcome
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Also I forgot to mention to bring your musical instruments along for a bit of jam session as well.
FerdieJ - No dramas. All the best with the move. The next one Is earmarked for March 2020 so hopefully we’ll catch you at that one.
Pedro99 - Yes you can either camp (powered/unpowered) in a tent or sleep in your car or walk in. The first 2 will cost money and walk ins I’m pretty sure they won’t charge you if you aren’t staying the night. There are excellent facilities including toilets, showers and BBQ facilities and it’s a 5 min walk into the Main Street. There’s also a skate park, basketball court and bowls club next door.
Humbolt - no worries mate. The kids and the adults will probably be in the pool the whole time especially if it’s hot and humid. It’s the biggest pool I’ve ever see and it’s free too. Hope to catch you at either this or the next one.
If if there are any other questions, feel free to post them on here as others probably will have the same questions.
Thanks again for the the kind words and support in getting this initiative off the ground.
Love & Light
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