Entries from December 2009 ↓

This information was kindly provided last summer by Ruth at 187 Waterworks. Timely advice as we go into Summer again.

The best thing about having a plan is that it requires you to think about what you will do, discuss it with your household, and write it down – so everyone knows exactly what to do.

Question: When do I implement my plan?

Answer: This is a personal decision, and should be based on how prepared you are to face the predicted fire conditions…

There are two separate sections to a Bushfire Plan – preparation before the fire season, and actions during the fire season.

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Compost is good for the soil. And right now there are lots of weeds growing (like fennel, pictured right and red valerian, below) which you can use to make great compost.

Weeds for compost need to be:

• Free of woody material (so the compost breaks down fast)
• Free of seeds and fruit (so the compost doesn’t spread weeds).

Red valerian, fennel and the new growth on willows are all abundant in the valley at the moment and will probably all make great compost – ready in time to protect your soil against driving rain through Autumn and Winter.

Jonah @ 46