I don’t always keep up with compost making. There’s many a moment when I have crops ready to plant but no compost to hand. In which case, I whip around the garden and creatively rustle up some soil food, or cheats compost as I affectionately call it. Its moment like these you need handy stashes […]
My Favourite Biological Brew
By Leave a Comment | LastUpdated March 1, 2021
The health of all life above ground – you, me and our crops included, rests on the shoulders of the trillions of tiny organisms – the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes et all that inhabit healthy soil. These microscopic critters are in constant motion performing checks and balances that counteract our often diabolical actions and restore […]
March In The Vegie Patch
By 12 Comments | LastUpdated March 1, 2021
Clear starry nights, cool, dewy mornings and that special golden hue in the evening sky are all signs that Autumn is moving in. Those cool mornings and nights slowly begin to cool the soil, which in turn slows soil life + plant growth. May plantings take much longer to mature than April plantings, taking longer […]
Top up your Dung Heap
By 2 Comments | LastUpdated March 1, 2021
Back in the day everyone had a dung heap. Before there were blue pills for gardens, there were cow do’s. And the cow do’s win (though don’t be poo-ist, whatever do’s you can get your hands on are great). Rotten manure grows the best soil, the best vegies and the best roses. A dung heap […]
Soil Prep for Winter Crops
By 4 Comments | LastUpdated March 1, 2021
Hungry winter crops like leeks, broccoli and cabbage need awesome soil. Check in with it before planting out by grabbing a handful and squeezing it. If it looks kinda like the picture above – a nice moist crumbly chocolate brownie – then you are on a win. Further evidence of soil thats good enough to […]
Boozy, Roasted Stonefruit
By 2 Comments | LastUpdated March 1, 2021
Such a yum dessert and always popular with visitors who without fail want to know how to make it. You’d think such deliciousness was tricky, but this dessert is super quick to cobble together. Make it in the morning and leave the fruits to macerate in those yummy slightly boozy juices all day. The recipe […]
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