The Fernmount Food Forest is situated on a north facing, sloping acre on the border of warm temperate and subtropical climate zones on the mid north coast of NSW, 3 minutes from Bellingen. The land is roughly divided into four of the five permaculture zones and horticultural practice generally follows permaculture principles. The property has sold but the original posts are maintained for reference purposes.
Showing posts with label Tamarillo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tamarillo. Show all posts
Wednesday 7 August 2019
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Ornamentals are the icing on top of the cake. Making a food forest attractive to work in.
There is no reason why a food forest based on permaculture principles cannot be attractive. Flowers and foliage attract the pollinating insects and birds and make it a pleasant spot for us to visit and work, .... it works for us anyway. The actual time taken to care for many ornamentals can be minimal.
Bougainvillea - Wikipedia |
Thursday 24 January 2019
Another Midsummer post in the hottest of weather in mid north coast NSW
Even in the hottest of midsummer with heatwaves pounding Australia we have produce available and an exciting garden to explore. We only aim to produce a variety of food for our family, hence we plant a number of fruit and nut tree varieties; or we plant the same tree variety in different locations on our acre to create different ripening times.
So you will not see a row of custard apples but you will see a custard apples planted on the high side, the low side, in shade and in sun. In addition to planting location variability is the variability of the plants themselves, being seed grown they have slight genetic differences.
So you will not see a row of custard apples but you will see a custard apples planted on the high side, the low side, in shade and in sun. In addition to planting location variability is the variability of the plants themselves, being seed grown they have slight genetic differences.
Perennial Capsicum with a bite |
Monday 14 January 2019
Midsummer Produce from the food forest and garden
Labels:
Davidson Plum,
Elderberry,
Katuk,
Tamarillo,
Turmeric,
Valencia Orange,
Wax Jambu
Wednesday 8 November 2017
Fruiting and flowering in a late Spring (November) garden on mid north coast NSW
The ten year old purpose built house is designed for comfort, space and to save energy wherever possible. It has 2.5kw of solar power facing north and is fully insulated.
The rooms are spacious with high ceilings. The three bedrooms are roomy. Each room has a garden outlook and privacy. The large master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe and opens on to the north facing terrace.
The Music Room provides a nook to escape from the Family Room.
A hot water pump circulates hot water to the taps with the push of a button saving on cold water. An instant hot water tap save energy, no kettles are needed. A filtered water tap is situated alongside.
Although the house is connected to the mains water supply a 25000 litre tank collects rain water for the garden taps, the laundry and toilets.
A worm farm sewerage system deals with all black and grey water and pumps water to a thrid of the orchard.
Planting at the front gate in Spring (Furcrea, Pentstemon and Bismarck Palm) |
The rooms are spacious with high ceilings. The three bedrooms are roomy. Each room has a garden outlook and privacy. The large master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe and opens on to the north facing terrace.
The Music Room provides a nook to escape from the Family Room.
A hot water pump circulates hot water to the taps with the push of a button saving on cold water. An instant hot water tap save energy, no kettles are needed. A filtered water tap is situated alongside.
Although the house is connected to the mains water supply a 25000 litre tank collects rain water for the garden taps, the laundry and toilets.
A worm farm sewerage system deals with all black and grey water and pumps water to a thrid of the orchard.
View from the front entrance |
Across the quiet rural road Fernmount Cemetery is rarely used. |
Brunsfeldsia near the spa (under sail) on western terrace. |
Walking iris and pool garden below spa terrace |
The huge hardwood back western facing deck has blinds. |
There is space for a plant nursery and worm farm under the excavated corner of the house. |
Steps lead up from the main path, past raised vegetable beds (right) to the north facing terrace. |
North facing terrace |
North facing lawn with main bedroom window |
Front entrance with extra large double garage on left |
Front entrance with coreopsis in gravel garden |
Music room looking to the north terrace and dining room |
Family Room looking to the back deck |
Spa and back deck |
Labels:
Chaya,
Copper Bush,
Davidson Plum,
Grumichama,
Hippeastrum,
Stevia,
Tamarillo,
White Sapote
Saturday 16 September 2017
Early Spring in the Fernmount Food Forest
We need to clear under these trees so that the falling Macadamia Nuts are easily visible. I have made a start by clearing the Pepinos also a useful fruit that flourishes here in our wetter months. So far we have no diseases or major pests attacking the trees. Let's hope the Cockatoos don't find them.
This pink flowering Macadamia looks to produce a great crop. 'There are two varieties of Macadamia, M. tetraphylla with pale pink flowers, and M. integrifolia with cream flowers.'
Labels:
Brunfelsia latifolia,
Cherimoya,
Chinese Quince,
Elderberry,
Galangal,
Grapefruit,
Grevillia,
Lime,
Macadamia,
Mango,
Star Apple,
Tamarillo
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