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Pl@ntNet is part of the GBIF network and creates a data commons for citizen scientists to document and collate their world.

They could use a few dollars, if you appreciate the imagery on Growstuff, consider donating to keep the wider …

In a recent release, we've added links to youtube videos covering the core aspects of growing a number of crops; as well as displaying the parent attributes of a variety when no more specific information is known.

If you are a creator or know someone who provides clear, useful content; submit a …

Sadly, our companion planted site, OpenFarm.cc has shuttered. As a result, we've removed some of the links to growing guides and other resources that are no longer available.

While far from the same open data goals, to mirror the previous functionality there are a few [external links](https://ww…

I recently have fallen deeply into a composting and vermiculture rabbithole; having found a few (very cheap) [Vevor 1000L compost bins](https://www.vevor.com.au/compost-tumbler-c_11277/vevor-compost-bin-220-gallon-outdoor-expandable-composter-easy-to-setup-large-capacity-composting-bin-fast-creat…

So that you can plan next season's plantings better, we're introducing an Activity planner, and some important adjustments to allow forward dated plantings.

Check out the pull request and add your feedback - what do you do most when preparing f…

As Flickr is removing a lot of people's photos if they have exceeded the limits, we'll be removing any photos that are now a 404. However, in the upcoming release we will be ingesting photos published on GBIF, the majority of which are an open licence.

While there are no guarantees your specific…

I managed to grow some truly giant leeks this year.

Unfortunately I also had a lot of spring onion, so started to reach a limit for what could be done.

Standout new recipe: Miso braised leeks

This year I accidentally produced approximately 6 billion cabbages. This immediately lead to problems, as not wanting to waste anything and reading that all parts are edible, I set about home canning, freezing and doing about every variation of stuffing something into a cabbage,…

I came across this post talking about how habanero and similar can be preserved; might have to give that a go.