It has taken over 10 years for this tree to set fruit. I am so excited! I'm growing it in a pot like most of my fruit trees. Not sure if it is red or black. It is growing in a semi arid climate near the nsw/Vic border

After chatting with @Steve Thomas yesterday about finding a way to make all members feel part of this amazing new community, we came up with some awesome ideas together. One of them was for members to do mini behind-the-camera vlogs, letting people know more about what they are growing now and in what part of Australia or the World. To make it more fun and interactive, I have created these two cards that can be turned into A2 posters. You will need to ask me for the file and take it to the print shop. They look awesome in my opinion and super original. @Leon Raucci Steve and myself have signed up to take part...let is know below if you want to join in too? We have a man and a woman vlogging in the 1960s with their camera, and as it's the concept of the community, it can't be found anywhere else. technically, they are photo vlogging, hehehe, because video wasn't available then. Anyone in the community who is getting behind the camera to take photos or video with updates is classed as a Garden Creator. I am really looking forward to seeing these mini garden vlogs from you all from behind the camera! These cards are awesome, yes? I honestly feel so blessed to have this community, and it's just getting started. Thank you to all the founding members, your contributions and making everyone feel welcome!

Hi everyone, I'm Will from Auckland New Zealand, I'm wanting to become a proficient organic gardener. I have a strong interest in organic gardening and the health of our comrades, that's why we must protect our soils and keep our food sources clean and healthy, and pass the knowledge down to the younger (and older) generations. Although I'm quite new to gardening, I have done done study into some of the theory behind organic methods. Now to put that into practice! I'm also recovering from a concussion from Thai Boxing (stick to gardening or surfing) it's safer lol. As I said I'm a bit of a novice practically, but have looked at some organics theory.. I've put 18 tomato's in the ground two weeks ago, and 21 Sweet Potato (Kumara) slips went in on 1st Nov. Im currently renting so cant dig up the whole of the land lords lawn, unfortunately!

Does anyonelse plant and grow food they have no intention of eating? I'm standing in the rain, sowing and mulching Radishes..why? Cause Christmas is coming..u need them for salads apparently...I hate the things! Lol..made me think there must be others growing certain veggies under duress! Let me know yours..x

Not exactly a recipe I guess but don't know where else to put it lol.. I have a large massive fruiting mandarin outside my kitchen window. I gave most fruit to Foodbank but had heaps left over... mmm what to do lol..I made jam, but with the skins, I filled glass jars with them added cloves and a cinnamon stick then immersed it all in white vinegar, just left em on the windowsill.. (recipe from off the net somewhere) waited 2-3 months.. Today I filled a spray bottle and it works a treat..the kitchen smells beautiful and it's sposed to be antibacterial...so easy (This is actually a recipe for orange skins)