Organic Gardening Tips
How we practice companion planting
The idea of companion planting is a broad term used to describe a method of grouping plants together for mutual benefits, whether it is for pest preventing or growth. And...
How we practice companion planting
The idea of companion planting is a broad term used to describe a method of grouping plants together for mutual benefits, whether it is for pest preventing or growth. And...
Choosing the right composting worm farm setup
Whenever anyone asks me where they should start when it comes to composting I always say get a composting worm farm. Composting using worms would have to be the most...
Choosing the right composting worm farm setup
Whenever anyone asks me where they should start when it comes to composting I always say get a composting worm farm. Composting using worms would have to be the most...
Growing Cauliflower in the Subtropics
Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables to eat and grow. The cauliflower growing season is very short in the Subtropics so having a successful crop of cauliflower hinges on...
Growing Cauliflower in the Subtropics
Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables to eat and grow. The cauliflower growing season is very short in the Subtropics so having a successful crop of cauliflower hinges on...
What to do in the Veggie Patch in March
Although it is the start of Autumn it rarely starts to cool down until Mid-Late autumn here in the subtropics. Often if you go early on some of your cool...
What to do in the Veggie Patch in March
Although it is the start of Autumn it rarely starts to cool down until Mid-Late autumn here in the subtropics. Often if you go early on some of your cool...
How to make compost at home
Compost is one of the key ingredients to the success of growing food and there is nothing like home grown compost. If you grow your own food, knowing how to...
How to make compost at home
Compost is one of the key ingredients to the success of growing food and there is nothing like home grown compost. If you grow your own food, knowing how to...
Do you need to thin beetroot seedlings?
I’ve always been one to thin my vegetable seedlings, beetroot included. I have found over the years that plants do better if they're not competing with resources (sun, water, nutrients)....
Do you need to thin beetroot seedlings?
I’ve always been one to thin my vegetable seedlings, beetroot included. I have found over the years that plants do better if they're not competing with resources (sun, water, nutrients)....
The best soil to fill a veggie patch
If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I am a big advocate of no dig beds as the ideal soil setup. We do the majority of our...
The best soil to fill a veggie patch
If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I am a big advocate of no dig beds as the ideal soil setup. We do the majority of our...
How to grow your own microgreens
If you want an endless supply of greens the simplest thing to do is grow micro greens. From planting to harvest you’re looking at anywhere between 2-4 weeks. Microgreens are...
How to grow your own microgreens
If you want an endless supply of greens the simplest thing to do is grow micro greens. From planting to harvest you’re looking at anywhere between 2-4 weeks. Microgreens are...
December in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...
December in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...
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...
What to do in the Veggie patch in January
January here in the subtropics is normally wet, hot and humid! But if you love raising things by seed it is a good time to start planning your autumn crops...
What to do in the Veggie patch in January
January here in the subtropics is normally wet, hot and humid! But if you love raising things by seed it is a good time to start planning your autumn crops...
November in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...
November in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...
October in our Subtropical Patch
October is normally a dry month for us, the rains normally don't appear until Mid November, so it was nice to see some rain to breath life into everything. It's...
October in our Subtropical Patch
October is normally a dry month for us, the rains normally don't appear until Mid November, so it was nice to see some rain to breath life into everything. It's...
Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer
Nothing looks sadder than a vegetable garden in the middle of the day wilting a because it's too hot and plants are struggling to stay hydrated. I get this question...
Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer
Nothing looks sadder than a vegetable garden in the middle of the day wilting a because it's too hot and plants are struggling to stay hydrated. I get this question...
How to get rid of root knot nematodes from your...
Root knot nematodes or eel worms are those hidden annoyances that you don't really know that you've got them until it's too late. Root knot nematodes are a microscopic parasite...
How to get rid of root knot nematodes from your...
Root knot nematodes or eel worms are those hidden annoyances that you don't really know that you've got them until it's too late. Root knot nematodes are a microscopic parasite...
September in our Subtropical Patch
We've mostly spent this past month wrapping up those final cool season crops and preparing for the warm season. Here's what we did. What was growing Front yard mandala Front...
September in our Subtropical Patch
We've mostly spent this past month wrapping up those final cool season crops and preparing for the warm season. Here's what we did. What was growing Front yard mandala Front...