Building our new dam

[coldsteelva]

Did you ever consider clover for erosion control? I heard that it has an aggressive root system and can be used to stabilize banks and slopes.

 

[bindian]

Glad to see the green coming out.
hugs, Brandi

 

[PatrickS2222]

Yes, good to see the millet up to about 3-4ins high and it seems some is still coming up too. We did receive a couple light showers the day after I last watered it lightly, no real problem though. I spread a healthy dose of fertiliser over it today after work - should keep up some momentum! :thumbsup:
Thanks for your suggestion regarding clover - I didn't think of it, but I like seeing clover growing. I have never known of it to be associated with, or capable of soil stabilisation - only as excellent cattle fodder. Reading some of the sites (links below) though - it stands to reason and your idea may well be worthwhile.
I recall as a boy growing paddocks of pasture for our dairy cattle. I recall my father used to speak of the nutrients and nourishment for cows that it contained, in addition white usually with some red (two groups of varieties) clover added some spectacular colour to a pasture paddock. Some examples:

Trifolium repens pictures (5)

Field and Forage Grass Seed: Medium Red Clover | Allen, Sterling & Lothrop - Falmouth, Maine

Steps for Establishing Clover in Pastures

I see in the second website (advertising seed supply) in the menu on the RH side "Ladino" White Clover - we always planted that particular variety. Remarkable that it's still available 40 years later!

Also, in the third website reference is made to its capability of yielding a notable amount of nitrogen, I presume storing it in a similar manner to peas and alfalfa/lucerne. Additionally, it refers to "inoculation" of clover seed - another process my father always did prior to sowing. I never knew what it did nor why, until I read the website below. It's a very informative and interesting topic, as well as important information to anyone farming for livestock fodder. You will be surprised at how one is related to the other and why it is important!

Inoculating and pelleting pasture legume seed | NSW Department of Primary Industries

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Yes, good to see the millet up to about 3-4ins high and it seems some is still coming up too. We did receive a couple light showers the day after I last watered it lightly, no real problem though. I spread a healthy dose of fertiliser over it today after work - should keep up some momentum! :thumbsup:
Thanks for your suggestion regarding clover - I didn't think of it, but I like seeing clover growing. I have never known of it to be associated with, or capable of soil stabilisation - only as excellent cattle fodder. Reading some of the sites (links below) though - it stands to reason and your idea may well be worthwhile.
I recall as a boy growing paddocks of pasture for our dairy cattle. I recall my father used to speak of the nutrients and nourishment for cows that it contained, in addition white usually with some red (two groups of varieties) clover added some spectacular colour to a pasture paddock. Some examples:

Trifolium repens pictures (5)

Field and Forage Grass Seed: Medium Red Clover | Allen, Sterling & Lothrop - Falmouth, Maine

Steps for Establishing Clover in Pastures

I see in the second website (advertising seed supply) in the menu on the RH side "Ladino" White Clover - we always planted that particular variety. Remarkable that it's still available 40 years later!

Also, in the third website reference is made to its capability of yielding a notable amount of nitrogen, I presume storing it in a similar manner to peas and alfalfa/lucerne. Additionally, it refers to "inoculation" of clover seed - another process my father always did prior to sowing. I never knew what it did nor why, until I read the website below. It's a very informative and interesting topic, as well as important information to anyone farming for livestock fodder. You will be surprised at how one is related to the other and why it is important!

Inoculating and pelleting pasture legume seed | NSW Department of Primary Industries

I got a couple of dumb questions from a guy who's never been down under.

Will the millet produce seed that will attract seed eating parakeets and such?

And how do you guys drink beer so good when you're always upside down?

 

[PatrickS2222]

I got a couple of dumb questions from a guy who's never been down under.

Will the millet produce seed that will attract seed eating parakeets and such?

And how do you guys drink beer so good when you're always upside down?

G'day Kyle. Millet goes to seed in a head similar to a small version to sorghum which would attract various birds, almost any seed-eaters.

Drinking beer here in Aussie: In relation to you guys, we're standing on our heads and holding our beer upside down :laughing: That's why the "stubbie" (smaller beer bottle) was invented - we can hold our thumb over the end to prevent the beer running out :thumbsup: when we aren't actually taking a gulp! :laughing: The alcohol seems to have an increased effect when we stand up again though! :drink:
I must also add I can't resist a couple of Jim Beam or Jack Daniels with Coca-cola on occasion - you guys got them 110% right :thumbsup:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

G'day Kyle. Millet goes to seed in a head similar to a small version to sorghum which would attract various birds, almost any seed-eaters.

Drinking beer here in Aussie: In relation to you guys, we're standing on our heads and holding our beer upside down :laughing: That's why the "stubbie" (smaller beer bottle) was invented - we can hold our thumb over the end to prevent the beer running out :thumbsup: when we aren't actually taking a gulp! :laughing: The alcohol seems to have an increased effect when we stand up again though! :drink:
I must also add I can't resist a couple of Jim Beam or Jack Daniels with Coca-cola on occasion - you guys got them 110% right :thumbsup:

Thank you, so glad I learned something new today!!! Although I rarely drink the tough stuff anymore, It would be hard to pass on a Crown Royal and coke salad with clear croutons.

I love short stubbie brown bottles. One of our cheaper beers is made by Anheuser Busch and called Natural light. Mostly it comes in cans, but some stores carry it in bottles and I prefer it so much more in the stubbie bottles.

 

[check]

Thank you, so glad I learned something new today!!! Although I rarely drink the tough stuff anymore, It would be hard to pass on a Crown Royal and coke salad with clear croutons. I love short stubbie brown bottles. One of our cheaper beers is made by Anheuser Busch and called Natural light. Mostly it comes in cans, but some stores carry it in bottles and I prefer it so much more in the stubbie bottles.

Crown Royal - now THERE is a Whiskey!

 

[PatrickS2222]

Kyle, I reckon I take a full year to drink what most guys seem to average each week ..... I'm generally happier with a cup of coffee (especially cappucino) :licking: than a beer - unless it's a really hot day! :drink:
Hi Check, glad you like the Crown Royal I can't recall ever having one. I may seem strange, but tend to drink the same couple beers and 2 or 3 mixer drinks, usually JB, JD or our own Bundaberg Rum. Anyone familiar with "Bundy"? Mmmmm ..... Niiiiice with Coke! :thumbsup:

PS: I believe this thread is being hijacked! But I admit to not really having done anything recently - except watching grass grow :laughing: It's getting greener
I did scatter some more fertiliser a few days ago after a couple rain-showers. More rain forecast tomorrow.

 

[bindian]

Hey............I'll hijack it for Crown Royal!
hugs, Brandi

 

[PatrickS2222]

With strong recommendation from Check and Brandi, I reckon I'll have to find some Crown Royal to sample - sounds well worthwhile! :thumbsup: