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Maireid Sullivan
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Passion Vine Hoppers

Jan 28
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Passion Vine Hoppers

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These little burrowing devils need VERY careful management!.We first got them last year, and were oblivious until late in the season.This year we identified the 'nymphs' (babies) early, but too much pyrethrum burns the other vegitation and kills the good bugs too.They seem to breed in the jasmine and honeysuckle vines…See More
Maireid Sullivan added a discussion to the group Organic Backyards Out East Jan 28
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Maireid Sullivan commented on TTMaroondah's group 'Organic Backyards Out East'
Re. Passion Vine Hoppers: These little burrowing devils need VERY careful management!. We first got them last year, and were oblivious until late in the season. This year we identified the 'nymphs' (babies) early, but too much pyrethrum…
Jan 27
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Maireid Sullivan commented on TTMaroondah's group 'Organic Backyards Out East'
Mid-week meetings are best for me, but I'm committed on first Thursday :)
Jan 27
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Maireid Sullivan commented on TTMaroondah's group 'Organic Backyards Out East'
We are in high berry season right now-- more strawberries, raspberries and blueberries than we can manage every day!If you can't eat or preserve them right away, here are two quick preserving options:1/Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar…
Jan 6
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Keeping strawberries, etc. fresh:

We're in berry high-season- more strawberries, raspberries and blueberries than we can manage every day.If you can't eat or preserve them right away, here are two quick preserving options:1/Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar) and ten parts water. Rinse the berries in the mixture. Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted I find you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be…See More
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Re. film screening "Real Estate 4 Ransom" on Wednesday 7pm ACMI at ACMI (Australian Center for the Moving Image)

August 10, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
 Great news from Earthsharing Australia!Their documentary film "Real Estate 4 Ransom" will be premiered at ACMI next Wednesday 10 August, 7pm. Read all about it and view the trailer here: http://realestate4ransom.comThe directors have chosen to focus on the real estate situation here in AU, which has stirred up many…See More
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Maireid Sullivan is now friends with Janine Whiteside and Allison Beswick Aug 8, 2011
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"Economics of Happiness" at Karralyka Centre

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September 4, 2011 from 6pm to 8:30pm
"Going local’ is a powerful strategy to repair our fractured world—our ecosystems, our societies and our selves" This is a remarkable Australian made film by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick & John Page.Not to be missed!!
Maireid Sullivan is attending TTMaroondah's event Aug 8, 2011
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We use the Wicking Worm Bed growing system: See our DYI page here: http://www.maireid.com/wickingbeds.html
Status posted by Maireid Sullivan Jan 7, 2011
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Organic Backyards Out East

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A local sustainable gardening group, who help grow plants, community and friendship. All welcome.
Maireid Sullivan joined TTMaroondah's group Nov 13, 2010
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Hi Maireid, Thanks for your comment. Looks like you're on to a good thing, and I'm glad to hear the work has truly paid off. I enjoyed your webpage about it. I wonder if you'd like to share your knowledge/ideas and webpage with the…
Nov 10, 2010
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Maireid Sullivan commented on Radhika Beswick's blog post 'Seed balls for the Food Forest'
Love this technique, but glad to know the outcome, Radhaka. We've been building Wicking Worm Beds over the last two years, with truly amazing results, compared with the in-ground plantings. On the hottest summer days, we cover the beds with 60%…
Nov 10, 2010
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Maireid Sullivan left a comment for TTMaroondah
Yes, I'm coming along to the meeting— at 7pm. I'll bring along review copies of documentaries you might like to see. COLLAPSE, GASLAND, DIRT- the movie, and HOME
Jul 25, 2010
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Relocalizing
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Maroondah Suburb (if not in Maroondah, enter your Shire or Region)
North Ringwood

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Keeping strawberries, etc. fresh:



We're in berry high-season- more strawberries, raspberries and blueberries than we can manage every day.

If you can't eat or preserve them right away, here are two quick preserving options:

1/

Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar) and ten parts water. Rinse the berries in the mixture. Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted I find you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.

The vinegar kills any mold spores and…

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At 12:37pm on November 10, 2010, Radhika BeswickRadhika Beswick said…
Hi Maireid,
Thanks for your comment. Looks like you're on to a good thing, and I'm glad to hear the work has truly paid off. I enjoyed your webpage about it. I wonder if you'd like to share your knowledge/ideas and webpage with the keen gardening folk in the 'Organic Backyards' Group. We chat about all things gardening, food growing and sustainable living there - simply click on the Groups tab and click Organic Backyards, then hit +Join, or here's the link: http://ttm.org.au/group/obouteast.
Cheers, Radhika
At 11:44pm on July 24, 2010, TTMaroondahTTMaroondah said…
Hi Maireid - thanks for signing up to our website. Check out the events section on the main page for details of forthcoming events. Are you able to join us at our monthly gathering this Sunday evening? It is held at the East Ringwood Community Hall - off Knaith Rd.Please feel free to give me a call on 0416 279 811. Looking forward to meeting you. Cheers Jane
 
 
 

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