Great Spring Rain in the Scenic Rim

What a fantastic downfall over the last few days, we received over 140mm over 4 days, with 81 mm alone on Sunday night. The brown of the last four very dry months is now lush and green - how quickly it recovers.

The vege patch is now in full production thanks to "Farmer John" but I am still keeping my hand in and have planted the first batch of heirloom and unusual vegetable seeds from Eden Seeds. In their catalogue it says their aim is: "to distribute Old Traditional Open pollinated varieties of vegetable seed, preferably old Australian varieties and organically or biodynamically grown where possible".

I am just loving discovering people with such dedication to such worthy ideals.

They are based at Beechmont and have a website: http://www.edenseeds.com.au/

Wendy helped me with this selection, as she works for Eden Seeds and knows what grows into what and where successfully, so her help was much appreciated.

In the trays, almost ready for planting out are more interesting varieties from Eden Seeds: Artichoke - 2 types, Gourd (for fun), heirloom carrots, pumpkin and beetroot we will progress with experimenting with our new "old world" produce further as Autumn and Winter begin.

So, check out the pics our bug and animal proof vege patch is a picture of health. This lush result is with John's TLC using seeds and the odd shop bought punnet (over the 100 mile limit I'm sure) - Pak Choy, Silverbeet, Carrots, French Beans, Coriander, Asparagus, Italian Parsley, Beetroot, Fennel, Dill, Onions - Spring, White, and Red, Lettuce, Asian Greens, Rocket etc etc

No artificial fertilisers, regular doses of seaweed solution, regular bug "patrols" due to a minor infestation of mole crickets, and regular watering during the hot days.

Next step...expansion of the shadehouse and moving onto the Chookhouse project!