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Title: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: OzBuzz on October 10, 2012, 04:11:06 AM
G'day everybody,

Just wondering if anyone has seen any Patersons Curse in their area?
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: bernsad on October 10, 2012, 05:49:44 AM
There's a little bit flowering around. Are you looking for big patches to put hives on or just wondering if it's the time of year for it?
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: OzBuzz on October 10, 2012, 07:15:15 AM
Looking for some big patches...
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: sambarman on October 10, 2012, 06:46:07 PM
It's a little early for Pattersons Curse (riverina bluebell) give it a few weeks till it warms up a bit. :)
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: the-ecohouse.com on October 14, 2012, 08:08:43 AM
there plenty of salvation Jane in SA...purple as far as the eye can see
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: Vance G on October 14, 2012, 12:36:11 PM
People of a common ancestry and culture separated by a language!  Amazing!  Your descriptors are colorful to say the least!  I wish it weren't so far!  I would sure like to come and visit.
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: OzBuzz on October 14, 2012, 08:51:19 PM
Quote from: the-ecohouse.com on October 14, 2012, 08:08:43 AM
there plenty of salvation Jane in SA...purple as far as the eye can see

I hate you! hahahhahahah (joking)
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: Wonga on October 15, 2012, 05:45:32 AM

  Well, I've seen plenty of Patterson's Curse around Penrith and the Nepean River valley open spaces, but thats probably too far for you
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: rawfind on November 11, 2012, 05:50:25 PM
Quote from: OzBuzz on October 10, 2012, 04:11:06 AM
G'day everybody,

Just wondering if anyone has seen any Patersons Curse in their area?

Hi all was just reading up on patersons curse, it may not be desirable as a honey after all, check this out.

Patersons curse (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/scienceandeducation/factsheets/factsheets/patersonscursesalvat5335.cfm)
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: Geoff on November 11, 2012, 06:36:36 PM
   Travelled to Kerang last weekend. Plenty along the roadside between Bendigo and Kerang.
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: OzBuzz on November 13, 2012, 08:53:27 AM
Maximum recommended is a 19% blend - but if you're not a regular eater of honey you can eat it straight - I found a patch along the Hume too!
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: sambarman on November 15, 2012, 03:27:56 AM
I've never seen it up here in the hills. The area north of the divide seems the go.
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: rawfind on November 16, 2012, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: sambarman on November 15, 2012, 03:27:56 AM
I've never seen it up here in the hills. The area north of the divide seems the go.

plenty of onion weed in flower up in the hills!
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: bernsad on November 18, 2012, 04:49:05 PM
Do the girls get onto the onionweed?
Title: Re: Patersons Curse - Victoria
Post by: rawfind on November 19, 2012, 12:26:47 AM
Quote from: bernsad on November 18, 2012, 04:49:05 PM
Do the girls get onto the onionweed?

i think ive seen bees on it but i dont know what sort of honey it would make prolly not nice