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Garden days are the best days š³š²From our garden build yesterday at YWCA ā the morning was drizzling lightly with a side of gloom, but it's gonna take more than that to stop us š¼ plus, we're kinda 'digging' this cool weather for gardening hehe a nice change from the usual hot Malaysian sun #eatsshootsandroots #garden #grow #green #build #nodiggardening
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The Big 6! 6ļøā£ļøA huge thank you to our friends, sponsors, clients, volunteers, contractors, retailers, partners, online friends, gardeners, patrons, real-life friends, soil microbes, pollinators and worms for supporting us for over half a decade #eatsshootsandroots #garden #grow #plants #vegetables #anniversary #birthday #6
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One common mistake that new (or even experienced) gardeners tend to make is overestimating how much water their plants really need āā especially in Malaysiaās current rainy season, itās almost too easy to overwater your plants. So how much is too much? How do soils store water? What are the different irrigation types and their advantages and drawbacks?-Join us for a 2-day course on Soil Science for Gardens & Farms with Dr Christopher Teh and Dr Tan Ngai Paing on 3-4 February (Saturday & Sunday) @ UPM, Serdang to have these questions answered. You can water your plants too much but there's no such thing as knowing or learning too much š¼[LINK IN BIO]āØ#eatsshootsandroots #garden #green #plants #vegetables #soil #workshop #event #fertilizer #farm
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āKongsi Pak Choyā from all of us at Eats, Shoots & Roots, along with our part-time guard dog, Spot! To kick off the Year Of The Dog, weāre launching THREE new CNY hampers which contains a wide selection of our growing products to make for a plentiful gift this festive season āā not to mention some new additions: ESRās house-made CNY Cookies & Garden Tea Leaves* -If you donāt think you can wait until CNY, you can PRE-ORDER these hampers on our online store š [LINK IN BIO]-A) Prosperi-tea Hamper (RM48)5 Special Edition Seed Packs1 ESR Jar of CNY Cookies1 ESR Loose Garden Tea Leaves-B) Growing Hamper (RM88)2 Seed Boxes – Curry & Stir-Fry1 ESR Jar of CNY Cookies1 ESR Loose Garden Tea Leaves-C) Makan Hamper (RM168)3 Seed Boxes – Curry, Ulam & Stir-Fry1 ESR Planter Box1 ESR Jar of CNY Cookies1 ESR Loose Garden Tea Leaves-*Cookies and garden tea leaves will be unveiled very soon#eatsshootsandroots #chinesenewyear #hamper #gift #garden #grow #veggies #plants #green #cny
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Here in Malaysia, rice is a staple in almost all households, and for some, the water used to rinse the rice before cooking serves more purpose. Raise your hand if you water your plants with rice water š½But is watering your plants with rice water really any good? This is just one of the many questions people have about fertilising their plants. Speaking of, how much is too much fertiliser? š¤-Join us for a 2-day course on Soil Science for Gardens & Farms with Dr Christopher Teh and Dr Tan Ngai Paing on 3-4 February (Saturday & Sunday) @ UPM, Serdang to have these questions answered.We will also be covering the differences between various fertilizer types (organic vs synthetics), testing soil elements and how to interpret the soil test results & signs of plant problems like fruit or flower abortion, leaf drops and nutrient deficiencies. You know, among other things š[LINK IN BIO]āØ#eatsshootsandroots #garden #green #plants #vegetables #soil #workshop #event #fertilizer #farm
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āHow Toā¦ Make A Fruit Fly Trapā | READY, SET, GROW! – 7th Issue, September 2017-INGREDIENTSPlastic BottleCutterCotton WoolPliersBinding WireLighterString or ropePheromone: methyl eugenol (a chemical compound found naturally in many herbs and spice pants, available from nurseries or hardware stores)-METHOD:1. Cut the top off the plastic bottle about a quarter of the distance down from the bottle neck with a knife or blade. The cut off neck will serve as an entry funnel into the rest of the bottle.āØ-2. Cut a piece of wire measuring 5cm-7.5cm (2 inches to 3 inches) and heat one end of it with the lighter or a match. Stick the heated end of the wire into the side of the bottle, 5cm from the bottom.āØ-3. Knot one end of the wire so it doesnāt fall into the bottle. Bend the other end to create a hook for the cotton wool.āØ-4. Roll a bit of cotton wool into a ball. Using gloves, soak the piece of cotton wool in the pheromones and place it onto the hook. Wash your hands carefully after.āØ-5. Insert the cut-off bottle top upside down so the neck forms a funnel leading into the bottle. Tape it tight.āØ-6. Using string, hang the bottle horizontally in a shaded area near your fruiting plants. The pheromone will last two to three weeks, and will attract male fruit flies from up to 20m away. Clear the trap when it is full.āØ-TIP: Look out for little holes in your fruits. If there is a small hole that looks infected, chances are there are maggots inside it-āØLearn more on how to make your fruit fly trap in Star2, The Star #eatsshootsandroots #garden #seed #plant #ReadySetGrowESR #HowTo #TheStar
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Itās easy to think all soil is the same, because letās be honest āā if it looks like what you think soil looks like, then it has to be soilā¦. right? But are all soils really the same? Do we really know what makes up healthy soil? Maybe we have not been asking enough of the right questions š¤Join us for a 2-day course on Soil Science for Gardens & Farms with Dr Christopher Teh and Dr Tan Ngai Paing on 3-4 February (Saturday & Sunday) @ UPM, Serdang. This 2-day masterclass will provide you with the science & technical knowledge about: the properties of soils & what makes them fertile or healthy, maintaining or improving soil fertility for your plants & trees, diagnosing & mitigating common plant problems -For more info on the course and registration, click on the link in our bio! #eatsshootsandroots #workshop #garden #farm #soil #green #vegetables #plants
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READY, SET, GROW! āBee-ing In Touch With Natureā – 10th Issue, December 2017.After Faridah Khalid, 55, left her job in 2016, she was looking for a new hobby when she encountered stingless bees at her uncleās house. Intrigued by these bees, known also as trigona or kelulut bees, she decided to try her hand at stingless bee-keeping, with the support and help of her husband, Wan Ahmad Fuad, 58..āThe first three months were hell, because I knew nothing about bees or gardening at all! I started researching day and night in books, on Google, and through asking other people. But even then, it wasnāt enough because different people have different sources, environments, plants, species. Thatās when I started to learn from the bees themselves. I would start my day at 7 in the morning, sitting down for hours to see what they do and how they live. Thatās how I gained information and knowledge,ā said Faridah..āWe need to teach the youngsters the importance of bees to our environment as pollinators. Without bees, they wonāt get the trees around them. We need to educate people about why we shouldnāt be scared of them.ā.Read more about Faridah and her connection with stingless bees in Star2, The Star* #eatsshootsandroots #garden #ReadySetGrowESR #TheStar
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Caught in the act — our wild garden bunny Ham, spotted by @naqibiskandar, munching on Aloe Vera that was left within reach! @clarice.zyun was wondering who or what had been decimating the aloe vera pots! He’s eaten all of our daun selom within reach, as well as pineapple leaves! Not a fan of grass though (we were hoping he would keep our lawn trim). #bunny #eatsshootsandroots #aloevera
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Pretty deadly: flowers from the sengkuang / chinese turnip / jicama plants growing in #gasing. The only edible part is the root, everything else contains the toxin, rotenone, which is used to poison insects and fish. We’re growing these next to a bed of cucumbers and we’ve noticed that whist the cucumbers attract many different pests, the sengkuang plant is so far pretty free from bug attacks. Point of the story: not everything pretty is safe to eat! #poisongarden #eatsshootsandroots @eatsshootsandroots https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotenone
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IF YOU ARE A/AN: urban gardener, farming hobbyist, enthusiast farmer, or land owner thinking of using your land for farming then this workshop is for you š»āš»ā-This 2-day masterclass will cover:ā¢ The properties of soilsā¢ Maintaining or improving soil fertility for your plants & treesā¢ Diagnosing & mitigating common plant problems.ā¢ Different types of soil media & their preparationā¢ How to make compostā¢ Interpreting soil test resultsā¢ Fertilizer calculationā¢ Preparing a wick irrigation-RM500 / RM450 Special Rate*(Inclusive of handouts, lunch, snacks and refreshments)*Special price if you register before 31 December 2017-Registration link in bio or email christeh@yahoo.com#eatsshootsandroots #workshop #garden #plants
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Today’s bountiful Bali Chili harvest is looking mighty fine ā a bit on the sweeter and juicier side compared to cili padi, but spicy nonetheless. Even with this crazy Malaysian sun, some of us just can’t seem to stay away from a little bit of heat š¶ #eatsshootsandroots #garden #chili #vegetables #plants #green
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On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….An ESR Chilli Garlic Concentrate! (while stocks last)-NEW! Weāve finally made a concoction strong enough to rid your plants from those pesky pests. Our Chilli Garlic Concentrate (300ml) is enough for you to brew your own Chilli Garlic spray many times over. However – because it is freshly made in-house – for the time being, we only have a few bottles ready for those that really want it. First come first served! Donāt say we didnāt warn ya š¶ DM us if youāre interested -For the whole month of December, celebrate with 12 gifts to grow this holiday seed-son with 12% off selected products on our online shop!-We also provide free gift wrapping service and punny Christmas cards upon request š¬ #eatsshootsandroots #garden #green #christmas #gift
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On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me….An ESR Sayur Shirt!-“Oh My Gourd”! It’s not enough to just eat your veggies ā show your love for them by wearing our punny Sayur Shirts that’s “Mint To Be” yours if you don’t get them soon and we run out of stock, then “Pandan Muka” to you šSizes run from XS-XL, so you better get one for yourself or gift to your loved ones because they will definitely make people go “F-ulam-ak”! š¼-For the whole month of December, celebrate with 12 gifts to grow this holiday seed-son with 12% off selected products on our online shop!-We also provide free gift wrapping service and punny Christmas cards upon request š¬ #eatsshootsandroots #garden #green #christmas #gift
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