Inspiring and motivating the urban gardeners of Melbourne to get growing!
Propagation supplies, nets and frames are all there to get you set up for a successful season - exclusion nets are a must in keeping the insects out of the brassicas! - and all at great prices. Stock will be arriving towards the end of March, but you … [Read More...]
I've been looking at wicking bed ideas for a while now and the more I see, the more I wish my existing beds were set up this way. For the past few years I have had my collection in raspberries in pots, but last year they didn't enjoy the Summer and … [Read More...]
Kyrstie Barak's book, Grow Just One Thing - The first step in a fresh food journey (RRP$22.95), released earlier this year is all about motivating gardeners to grow their own food. Her book is full of great ideas, helpful advice on where to start, … [Read More...]
Given my habit of scattering seeds too heavily, and that fact that I find planting straight rows a bit of a challenge, it seemed that the Roll 'n' Grow seeded mat by Mr Fothergill's would be a great product to try. For those not familiar with the … [Read More...]
As each new season arrives, I take some time to plan what I will grow for Spring/Summer. I've rested most of the beds, planted green manure crops and topped up the beds with sheep and chicken manure and compost. An extra step I didn't take last year … [Read More...]