Organic Gardening Tips
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...
Ingredients to boost your veggie patch soil
If your veggie patch is looking a little sad, your soil may be depleted from essential nutrients. Whilst the three main nutrients your plants need to survive are Nitrogen, Phosphorus...
Ingredients to boost your veggie patch soil
If your veggie patch is looking a little sad, your soil may be depleted from essential nutrients. Whilst the three main nutrients your plants need to survive are Nitrogen, Phosphorus...
Our easy aquaponics setup
We've had a tonne of people ask us about our aquaponics setup so I've decided to share a post on how we set our first system up which is a...
Our easy aquaponics setup
We've had a tonne of people ask us about our aquaponics setup so I've decided to share a post on how we set our first system up which is a...
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...
What is a green manure crop?
When you hear the term 'green manure' you probably are thinking that it means fresh poo, but you're on the wrong track. What is a green manure crop? A green...
What is a green manure crop?
When you hear the term 'green manure' you probably are thinking that it means fresh poo, but you're on the wrong track. What is a green manure crop? A green...
How much I saved by growing my own - September ...
Each month I’ll be reporting on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this?...
How much I saved by growing my own - September ...
Each month I’ll be reporting on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this?...
Spring Garden Update : September 17
Well Spring has arrived in our Sub-tropical Garden, but some days it really feels like summer though! The weather is so messed up right now. In the Aquaponics We got...
Spring Garden Update : September 17
Well Spring has arrived in our Sub-tropical Garden, but some days it really feels like summer though! The weather is so messed up right now. In the Aquaponics We got...
When to fertilise your vegetable garden
It's easy to set and forget your vegetable garden beds and wonder why your plants aren't growing. Or perhaps you're fertilising your garden often and it's still not producing the...
When to fertilise your vegetable garden
It's easy to set and forget your vegetable garden beds and wonder why your plants aren't growing. Or perhaps you're fertilising your garden often and it's still not producing the...
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...
How to get rid of whiteflies on tomato plants
If you've noticed an epidemic of tiny white flying things on your tomato plants then it's likely you've got an infestation of whitefly. Whilst Whitefly may be a lessor concern...
How to get rid of whiteflies on tomato plants
If you've noticed an epidemic of tiny white flying things on your tomato plants then it's likely you've got an infestation of whitefly. Whilst Whitefly may be a lessor concern...
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...
How to make home made liquid fertiliser (compos...
If you're wanting to keep your garden happy and you're on a budget like we are, the best thing you can do is make some liquid fertiliser yourself, or otherwise...
How to make home made liquid fertiliser (compos...
If you're wanting to keep your garden happy and you're on a budget like we are, the best thing you can do is make some liquid fertiliser yourself, or otherwise...
What's the best organic fertiliser to use on my...
When it comes to fertilising your vegetable garden you can become overwhelmed with the choices available. There are some manufactured options out there that give you the exact combinations of...
What's the best organic fertiliser to use on my...
When it comes to fertilising your vegetable garden you can become overwhelmed with the choices available. There are some manufactured options out there that give you the exact combinations of...
Growing Common Mint
Some people will tell you that mint is possibly the easiest thing to grow, but to be honest I have struggled with it in my sub-tropical climate. Over the last...
Growing Common Mint
Some people will tell you that mint is possibly the easiest thing to grow, but to be honest I have struggled with it in my sub-tropical climate. Over the last...
Growing Pineapples (in pots)
If anything, growing your own food definitely teaches you patience. Nothing teaches you patience more so than the pineapple. Commercial farming generally turns around pineapples in 9 months, but if...
Growing Pineapples (in pots)
If anything, growing your own food definitely teaches you patience. Nothing teaches you patience more so than the pineapple. Commercial farming generally turns around pineapples in 9 months, but if...
How much I saved by growing my own - August 2017
Broccoli growing in our Aquaponics Each month I'll be reporting on how much money we're saving by growing our own organic produce, you'll be able to find all our monthly...
How much I saved by growing my own - August 2017
Broccoli growing in our Aquaponics Each month I'll be reporting on how much money we're saving by growing our own organic produce, you'll be able to find all our monthly...