Kumara loves the warmth – all the way through the growing process, from the shoots through planting to storage. Steer clear of cold, and keep warm in the forefront of your mind and you wont go wrong. Those of you on light, free draining soil are on a win – your soil holds warmth for […]
Make a Frost Shelter for Young Citrus + Avo’s
By | LastUpdated April 1, 2023
Autumn is the time of year to think about tucking your young citrus and tender subtropicals (eg: tamarillo, banana, passionfruit + avocado) in a cosy house to protect them from the bitter cold of winter and spring. Where night temps drop below 10 °C for extended periods of time, I’d be making a shelter. Small, […]
April in the Vegie Patch + Harvesting Kumara + Fruit Tree To Do’s
By | LastUpdated April 1, 2023
As an antidote to end of season pests – turn your attention to natures pest-clean-up crew – the predators. You likely know what a damsel fly and ladybug look like, but how about a lacewing, hoverfly and the many varieties of parasitic wasp. These guys are the trojans of pest control, and as long as […]
My 2 Ingredient Biological Liquid Feed
By | LastUpdated May 2, 2025
Liquid feed is awesome tonic support for the food garden, and this 2 ingredient biological brew in particular, because its alive! It’s a brilliant one size fits all that has a gently transformative effect on citrus, vegies, roses, berries, fruit trees, the chook yard, pasture, even compost piles. As long as the soil is up […]
How to Grow A Living Soil
By | LastUpdated January 22, 2024
The health of all life above ground – you, me and our crops included, rests on the shoulders of trillions of tiny organisms – bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes et all. Though you cannot see them, you see their handiwork in the health of your soil, your crops + ultimately – your good self. These microscopic […]
March in the Vegie Patch, Fruit Tree To Do’s + Simple Soil Rescue
By | LastUpdated March 1, 2023
To everyone whos gardens are under silt right now – my heart goes out to you bigtime. The hope I can bring, is that silt is rich – it’s displaced topsoil, and as such, is full of potential goodness. It is however lacking air and therefore life – bring the air back and you’ll be […]
