Our Latest – In The Garden Topics
How to easily make seed storage envelopes
One of the most valuable skills you can teach yourself in a food garden is to collect seeds. It’s not
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The best organic snail and slug solutions for success!
One of our arch nemesis in a food garden is found at the end of a slimy trail. With a
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Did you know about this pet poo composter – EnsoPet?
Poo. The favourite subject of many young boys and girls. For us as adults, one of those things we all
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Stop press! The very good bra is compostable!
With so much focus on what we’re putting into landfill, it’s always exciting to fall upon a good news story
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Want to know how to grow berries in Australia?
One of my favourite memories as a child was going to the local farmer’s fields to pick strawberries. I’m fairly
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The most important gardening jobs for winter
One of the most important gardening jobs for winter is giving your garden a break from growing. I’m not talking
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How to grow organic baby food full of goodness
Providing your baby with organic, pesticide-free and nourishing first foods is high on the priority list for many parents. The
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How to choose the best companion flowers for autumn
When I first discovered companion planting it was like a light bulb got switched on. It’s such a big part
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Want to know how to grow garlic in Australia?
For years garlic was on my hit list to become a mass producing crop in my food garden. After failing
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Why are Asian greens the best autumn crop?
Asian Greens Their leafy, green and generally don’t take forever to grow, which is always a winner with the kids.
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Autumn Gardening. How to prepare for your best crop!
There will come a time, depending on where you live, when you have to kiss those mass producing summer crops
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You’ll love how easy seed saving really is
You’ll love how easy seed saving is when you give it a go yourself, and the cost-benefits are amazing. Most
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Brown larvae in compost? What you need to know.
I’m guessing you’re reading this because you have brown larvae in compost? You’ll be happy to know that this isn’t
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How to turn rosemary cuttings into a gift
Rosemary is a Mediterranean woody perennial herb known for its wonderful flavour. It’s one of the most popular herbs and
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Can you really save money growing vegetables at home?
Any home gardener will tell you the produce tastes better, has higher nutrient content, and is the one form of
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How to build a no dig garden full of love
Building a no dig garden was high on my agenda once my beautiful Greenlife raised garden planter arrived. Finding the
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Easy household waste recycling ideas for your food.
Household waste recycling isn’t as hard as you think. In Australia, on average a family will throw away 20% of
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Want the best salad garden in 4 easy steps?
If you’re anything like me, you’d get excited when the warmer weather arrives. This is the time that our food
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An awesome herb wall garden that will make you want one!
I love getting a parcel in the post. It reminds me of being a child awaiting Christmas presents from distant
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What are the best tools for my garden?
With so many garden tools to choose from, how do you know which are going to be the best for
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Why a raised garden planter makes the perfect gift
My brother has a small courtyard garden that gets a little sun. Like I, he was brought up with a
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Want to learn how to make soil testing fun for kids?
Soil testing is a way you can get to know your soil a bit better before you grow your plants.
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Learn how to make awesome origami seed raising paper pots
There are lots of different options out there to raise seedlings and to be honest, I think I’ve tried them
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Find out why this garden kneeler is the best investment!
As I get older, I find some of the things I used to be able to do, I struggle with
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Why a Vermihut Worm Farm is the best investment!
Vermihut Worm Farm When I first started looking at worm farms, I thought they would be really difficult to look
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Know the best time and tools for pruning citrus trees
Pruning Citrus Trees Citrus trees don’t technically need to be pruned, however, if you leave them to grow wild they
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How to turn a microgreens kit into amazing pizza.
You’ll be growing, harvesting, cooking and eating microgreens in no time. This Microgreens Kit has everything you need to get started.
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6 gardening gifts for dad that will make his jaw drop!
Dad’s can be a challenge to buy for, let’s face it do men really need undies and socks? Spending time
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Benefits of raised garden beds you won’t believe!
Raised Garden Beds Raised garden beds have been a saviour in my garden. When I moved into my home I
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Becoming Sustainable. 5 easy steps and why it’s important.
Sustainable living is not just a buzzword or the latest catchphrase people are using. Have you heard the words ‘reducing
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