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, […]
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Easy fertility! Reduce your compost needs
By | LastUpdated January 31, 2024
Homemade compost is the ultimate soil food – safe from herbicide/ pesticide/ fungicide residue and full of life! It may seem daunting to make all your own, but with a good setup you totally can. The trick is to incorporate fertility into your garden design. Team that with a good compost making set up plus […]
The Edible Backyard book
The Edible Backyard The Edible Backyard: A Practical Guide to Growing Organic Fruit and Vegetables All Year Round by Kath Irvine Step-by-step to a beautiful low-work, highly-productive Edible Backyard. Available from all good booksellers Thanks so much for your support. You’ll learn Design Set your veggie gardens, fruit and chooks up for a strong […]
How To Prevent + Deal with Garlic Rust
By | LastUpdated November 2, 2023
Rust is an airborne, parasitic fungi that makes your plants look, well – rusty! The raised, orangey spots cover the foliage quickly when conditions are ideal and in a severe case, the leaves yellow, shrivel and die. With the foliage unable to convert energy in its usual efficient style, bulbs are small, but still edible. […]
