Dry, dusty soil is no friend of the food gardener. Healthy soil, like a healthy body – begins with hydration. Without it – everything goes awry: soil microbes (the heart of the operation) leave, particles shrink, mineral exchange goes to sleep and eventually, vital water pathways close up shop. That’s why dry soil repels water […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easy peasy compost: A good setup
By | LastUpdated March 28, 2024
The trick to easily made composts is to have all the ingredients on hand, the bins close by the vegie patch and a hose near by. Easy peasy! 2 types of compost bin A couple of pallets slid over stakes do the job perfectly. Air is super important for a healthy compost, that’s why black […]
