As well as your regular vegie garden + fruit tree to do lists, this month I’m launching part #1 of “The healthy soil project,” a six part series that teaches the 6 basic skills a home gardener needs, to grow healthy soil. Soil doesn’t need products! It just needs your attention – your eyes, hands […]
April Vegie and Fruit Tree To Do’s + The Healthy Soil Project
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April In The Vegie Patch
By 34 Comments | LastUpdated April 1, 2025
Out with the old and in with the new – now! Today! Or you’ll run out of grow time. Make space Whip around and chop down finished crops (hello compost or mulch!) to make space for the new. What to sow and plant in April Direct Sow Tray Sow Direct or Tray Sow Transplant Harvest […]
The Healthy Soil Project #1: Know your soil
By 12 Comments | LastUpdated April 30, 2025
Knowing your soil is the first step on your soil health journey. When you know where it’s at, you can treat it just right. No more guess fertilising at the hardware store, no more pests and diseases from overfeeding, no more disappointing crops from underfeeding – steadiness all the way home. But first you need […]
April Fruit Tree To Do List
By 31 Comments | LastUpdated April 1, 2025
This month is all about caring for citrus, preparing deciduous fruit trees for winter, planning for new fruit/nut or shelter trees, and harvesting nuts. Citrus Care Young developing fruits alert you to pay attention. The adult crop relies on actions taken now: good moisture, thinning, mulching and at this time of year – rat control […]
Revitalise The Greenhouse!
By 12 Comments | LastUpdated April 1, 2025
The greenhouse soil has worked hard all summer – revitalise it before planting the next round of crops to keep health steady. That’s our goal – no dips and dives, just brilliant steady health. Seize the day, my friends!, and get it done before soil cools off. These preps will enable you to crop through […]
Dear Kath, my tomatoes have blight…
By 2 Comments | LastUpdated March 1, 2025
Dear Kath, the tomatoes in my greenhouse are suffering from blight. What can you advise to treat them? Is it a deficiency in the soil or a pest? thanks A deficiency, in this case, of soil microbes, and the solution is simple as. Read through my very simple, tomato growing strategies. Check through to see […]
