worowa Posted June 28, 2013 Finally about to be a first home owner! No more pesky land lords, can plant what I want, where I want. I've relocated from the mainland, and stupidly gave most of our plants away-we did bring some, which ended up being easy once we'd waded through all the bureaucratic crap. I've got my bee hive ready to go, a small selection of vege seeds, and some Morel spores that have germinated awaiting their hosts (apples, pears, quinces, eucys, pecans etc). Keen to set up some Food Forests, full of fungi, and to get the dam stocked with fish and water plants. Going to need a greenhouse, as the block is 43 degrees S-maybe a poly tunnel to start (for tomatoes, basil, peppers, cucs), then a nice earth sheltered, rocket stove mass heated greenhouse for bananas, papayas and tropicals. I don't have much to trade yet, apart from fungi cultures and courses, and a few herb/vege seeds, but I would be stoked if anyone wanted to donate (or trade) seeds, cuttings, plants...edibles mainly, nothing noxious thanks. The plan is to landscape and plant out, then eventually have a small tea house on the dam, and to run the occasional course (permaculture, fungiculture, maybe host yoga, tai-chi etc). Anyhow, that's part of the dream, anyone keen to help? 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted June 28, 2013 Lucky you, Just be careful about sending stuff into Tas, they are strict and a few people have been busted. I know you can't send succulents into Tas for fear they could be harboring pests. Make sure you keep a grow log of your little patch of paradise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted June 28, 2013 Yes, plants and cuttings need to be treated and certified, which we did for some plants (well, my partner managed for our Gingkos, Lemon, Sapote, Curry tree, quite a few succulents, native capers). It was a joke-the people doing the drenching didn't know what they where doing, the certifier had no idea, then when we got the plants inspected in Tassie, the bloke wouldn't know a ficus from a fagus. So I guess for plants and cuttings, I'm hoping some Tas folks will come to my aid. Definitely be keeping a detailed record of before and after, with plans etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted June 28, 2013 Awesome Worowa. I hope to be in a similar position soon. need to sort out my current situation, go to South America for a bit, And then find a block of land that suits my needs. Sounds like you got pretty well perfect property for your needs. so all the best. i may be able to help you out a little. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks Obtuse, South America-you lucky thing. Those folks knew their plants-can't imagine the worlds cuisine without tomatoes, chillis, spuds, chocolate etc. etc. I've got a morel plate ready for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted June 28, 2013 Sounds great worowa! Best of luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) I'll hammer the vegie seed bank for you worowa , and send ya a land warming gift mate, PM me your postal mate when you've got time Edit - I am starting to think you are conspiring against us HD...lol....slow and steady wins the race Edited June 28, 2013 by waterboy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted June 28, 2013 Congratulations- sounds like a great place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted June 29, 2013 Would love to see pictures of your progress once you get going. I dream of moving to Tassie one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwalchgwyn Posted July 9, 2013 Glad to hear you are living with the land when so many well-intentioned landowners receive their livity from outside of it, then wear the badge of enviro-consciousness. It burns me up when landowners don't grow food (for themselves and for, well, every living thing.) I wish you life and harvest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted August 22, 2013 Wow, been on the block for 3 weeks, hopefully no more moving. We have a healthy Devil population! Scats full of teeth and nails-leave a dead wallaby out, the next day all that is left is intestines. Watched a family of Quolls playing by the dam last night. Here's the dam during the day-Plato the Platypus enjoys it here. White Goshawks, Wedge tailed Eagles, Peregrine Falcons...all visit regularly. So much to do, a bit overwhelmed. Working on the vege garden first, then a nursery for the perennials. Anyone in Tassie know good spots for netting, shadecloth, general nursery supplies, 200L barrels etc? Anyhow, I'd better get back to work...well, thinking about where to start. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Hey Worowa, not sure about the south , but hort supplies up here there is Waratah up in Launceston. (shadecloth, netting etc) Waratah-Launceston Pty Ltd 76 Bathurst St, Launceston TAS 7250 (03) 6331 3682 They may have an arm down south, generally you'll find the bags of dolomite and gypsum you find at Roberts Ltd and TP Jones ag supply stores come from Waratah. The Ag supply places are pretty good if you can get a good relationship with one of the staff and a cash client In regards to barrels and 1000L tanks the local paper may have them advertised at times? We have a few up here on a regular basis in the classies. The southern lads may help with some more specific details locally. EDIT - if you have a need for wind-stopper cloth (better than shadecloth) I found Roberts to be the cheapest Edited August 23, 2013 by waterboy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted August 23, 2013 Down South there is Roberts in Huonville. not sure on price comparisons, but they are geared towards Ag, so probably much bettter than the Mitre10. Nursery supplies (Rock and Sand) there is a place in Huonville, along the river, opposite the fish punt (approx), There is also a place in Cradock that may be better. otherwise there is a place in South Hobart (cannt remember the name). In terms of scoring sexy plants, try chandlers in Sandy Bay ;) Bit of a balance between cost and sourcing locally tho. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worowa Posted November 3, 2013 Devils dinner One night, roadkill demolished. As for me... bit of morel magic, and some recycling King Oysters on eucy dust in removal boxes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted November 5, 2013 Awesome block ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
