Here are my three favourite ways to begin a vegie patch. All are variations of no-dig, and all grow brilliant vegies with no bought fertiliser. The only buy ins are greencrop seeds and perhaps compost, if need be. The first method, and my all time favourite is – “No dig à la Kath” – its free, […]
Are Raised Beds Your Best Bet?
By | LastUpdated January 1, 2024
Timber edged, raised beds aren’t a garden essential! For sure, they have their place, but in most cases – yes most cases! – your soil, your body, your plants + your wallet are better served without them. Simple, no-dig beds, without timber edges are easiest by far to work in and bring many more advantages […]
How to Prune Cucumbers + Melons
By | LastUpdated December 1, 2023
For best health, plus the joy of a small footprint, grow vining small fruit cucurbits (melons, cucumbers, small squash) up strings or frames rather than along the ground. Pruning them as single leaders, as per tomatoes, makes for an easy life – easy to pick, to spot pests, and to support, but best of all […]
How to Prune Tomatoes, Peppers + Aubergines
By | LastUpdated December 1, 2023
A single leader tomato is a very fine thing. Easy to support. Easy to pick. Easy to spot pests. Easy to spray. But most important of all in my high rainfall not reliably hot climate – plenty of airflow and sun for best health + ripening. A single leader best suits tomatoes grown up strings […]
