The tips on my garlic leaves are beginning to yellow, this tells me harvest time is near. There is one way to know for sure and that’s to dig a bulb. Looks like we’re good to go! Once the tops start yellowing off there will be no more bulb development so don’t hold out for […]
Save Your Seedlings From The Birds
By | LastUpdated October 19, 2022
I know its spring when divots appear in my vegie patch, and mulch is flung all over. Starlings and Blackbirds are in heaven here with plenty of nest making goodness and a bounty of worms for dinner. It’s important work keeping them at bay, otherwise seeds and seedlings don’t stand a chance. Birdnet is your […]
Raising Really Good Seedlings
By | LastUpdated September 27, 2024
Really good seedlings are an important part of an abundant garden. If your seedlings are strong and healthy, the grown ups will be too. It takes a bit of dedication to pull off, but its so wonderful to watch seeds curl up out of the soil and to grow into robust little guys. You wont […]
My Favourite Growing Frame
By | LastUpdated November 27, 2023
Tomatoes and beans need tall, solid support – 1.8m is minimum to get the full potential out of the crop. Fully grown, these crops are weighty. They need something robust that’ll stand up to wind and a weighty crop. Reinforcing mesh, the sturdy stuff they lay when concrete is poured – is the bees knees. […]
How To Move Older Fruit Trees
By | LastUpdated October 13, 2022
It’s entirely possible to move older, deciduous fruit trees. They will, if care is taken – be totally fine. The only consequences from the uprooting, is that they’ll likely be dwarfed. Take the punt – especially if you now realise, the spot you chose – wasn’t the best. Or perhaps you chose an awesome spot, […]
Spray Free Solutions for Tricky Weeds
By | LastUpdated May 30, 2025
This blog is all about the more tricky weeds, the ones that aren’t easily mulched or planted out. I kick off with my 6 basic strategies then launch into my tried and true solutions in my Rogues Gallery below. 1. Change your mindset! Weeds are mineral rich powerhouses that are, on the whole, healing your […]
