Organic Gardening Tips
5 Things I regret with my Garden Layout
It's nearing our 5th year anniversary in this particular garden and there are a lot of things I would have done differently if I was to start over in terms...
5 Things I regret with my Garden Layout
It's nearing our 5th year anniversary in this particular garden and there are a lot of things I would have done differently if I was to start over in terms...
How to replenish a garden bed ready for planting
The benefits of no dig garden beds are amazing. Here's how to apply this method to replenish your garden beds for the next crop. Why no dig? Firstly I never...
How to replenish a garden bed ready for planting
The benefits of no dig garden beds are amazing. Here's how to apply this method to replenish your garden beds for the next crop. Why no dig? Firstly I never...
Square foot gardening in Australia
Square foot gardening is an intensive gardening technique very popular in the US and UK. The technique was first introduced by Mel Bartholomew. The basic concept is breaking your garden...
Square foot gardening in Australia
Square foot gardening is an intensive gardening technique very popular in the US and UK. The technique was first introduced by Mel Bartholomew. The basic concept is breaking your garden...
Tree roots invading your vegetable garden?
When we first moved to our block here, I thought long and hard about the positioning of our garden. I was considering sunlight in the varying seasons, wind protection as...
Tree roots invading your vegetable garden?
When we first moved to our block here, I thought long and hard about the positioning of our garden. I was considering sunlight in the varying seasons, wind protection as...
No Dig Garden Beds
Back in July 2021 our garden was featured in the gardening australia magazine. When the interviewer asked me what was my favourite gardening method - we do a lot here...
No Dig Garden Beds
Back in July 2021 our garden was featured in the gardening australia magazine. When the interviewer asked me what was my favourite gardening method - we do a lot here...
Best raised bed for your Veggie Garden in Austr...
What type of material should you build garden beds for growing food. Often we are asked what type of raised bed we prefer to use in our suburban patch. There...
Best raised bed for your Veggie Garden in Austr...
What type of material should you build garden beds for growing food. Often we are asked what type of raised bed we prefer to use in our suburban patch. There...
How we deal with clay soil
The YouTube Version here Raise it up To avoid having to 'deal' with clay soil you can just build up on top. Whether it's a raised bed (see our video...
How we deal with clay soil
The YouTube Version here Raise it up To avoid having to 'deal' with clay soil you can just build up on top. Whether it's a raised bed (see our video...
Our new Raised Garden Bed
We have a long term vision for our backyard and slowly, as we have time in between renovations (and things are ready to be harvested in the temporary spaces) we've...
Our new Raised Garden Bed
We have a long term vision for our backyard and slowly, as we have time in between renovations (and things are ready to be harvested in the temporary spaces) we've...
Planning your Veggie Patch
Do you plan what you're going to plant in your veggie patch each season? Or are you the type that just shoves things in, crosses your fingers and hopes for...
Planning your Veggie Patch
Do you plan what you're going to plant in your veggie patch each season? Or are you the type that just shoves things in, crosses your fingers and hopes for...
How to fill a raised bed for under $10
Listen to the podcast Growing food is fast becoming a lost art. It's feared, it's unknown, it's challenging, it's rebellious. But it doesn't have to be hard. Join me in...
How to fill a raised bed for under $10
Listen to the podcast Growing food is fast becoming a lost art. It's feared, it's unknown, it's challenging, it's rebellious. But it doesn't have to be hard. Join me in...
Food you can grow in pots
As a long term renter I am quite familiar with learning to grow things in temporary container so I thought I'd put together a list of plants that I've successfully...
Food you can grow in pots
As a long term renter I am quite familiar with learning to grow things in temporary container so I thought I'd put together a list of plants that I've successfully...
We're building/growing a bean teepee!
As you know I am a big believer of getting the kids in the garden, so what better way to do so is to create their own little cubby house!...
We're building/growing a bean teepee!
As you know I am a big believer of getting the kids in the garden, so what better way to do so is to create their own little cubby house!...
Soil recipe for raised garden beds
Hey there, there is an updated post on filling a raised bed for under $10 here. For your vegetables to grow strong and healthy you really need to start with...
Soil recipe for raised garden beds
Hey there, there is an updated post on filling a raised bed for under $10 here. For your vegetables to grow strong and healthy you really need to start with...
Growing your own food when you rent
For a very long time as a renter I didn't want to waste time or money creating a garden space as the chances of us moving on fairly quickly was...
Growing your own food when you rent
For a very long time as a renter I didn't want to waste time or money creating a garden space as the chances of us moving on fairly quickly was...
How to start your first veggie patch
If you're a self confessed black thumb or have trouble keeping indoor plants alive (don't worry I do too) then the idea of growing your own food may feel a...
How to start your first veggie patch
If you're a self confessed black thumb or have trouble keeping indoor plants alive (don't worry I do too) then the idea of growing your own food may feel a...
What fruits can I grow in a pot?
When it comes to growing things in small spaces, or if you rent (like us) it's hard not to want to grow all the things. Growing your own fruit may...
What fruits can I grow in a pot?
When it comes to growing things in small spaces, or if you rent (like us) it's hard not to want to grow all the things. Growing your own fruit may...