What Gardeners Can Do About Climate Change
Worried about climate change? Gardeners are in a great position to do something about it - even if it is not a lot, every bit counts! We know that…
Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Spent coffee grounds are increasingly recommended by professionals and gardeners as a sustainable way to improve your garden soil and provide…
From Farm to Renting in the ‘Burbs
Megan Ambrus, one of SGA's subscribers has written this inspiring account of her gardening experience. Thank you, Megan! Growing up on a farm we…
Carbon Emissions from Gardening
In a previous article we explored ways that gardeners can lock up carbon in the soil. Although increasing soil carbon is important, it doesn’t…
Compost, Worm and Weed Teas
If you are a gardener who tries to reduce your impacts on the natural environment, you will be using methods which avoid manufactured fertilisers,…
Caring for Your Worm Farm – Video
Parenting worms demands a certain amount of attention to their voracious vegan appetites. However they are rarely seen and constantly produce…
Wheeley Good Green Waste Solutions – Video
Ever felt like the third wheel? Now you know how the green bin feels. It’s here for good and not for evil, so treat it right and feed…
All about Mulch – Video
Wrap your soil up in a blanket of mulch to conserve water use, add nutrients, suppress weeds and enhance habitat. But what to use where? Meander…
DIY Composting Videos
Composting food and garden waste is easy, but there are a few tricks. Episode 1 – Lord of the Bins (Part 1) Lord of the Bins is a…
Can’t compost food waste? Try sharing it
Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint by decreasing food waste which accounts for 30% of all the resources used in farming i.e. water,…
Should I Use Sphagnum or Peat Moss?
Have you ever been confused about what is in a garden product? Here’s a prime example! For many years, peat moss and sphagnum moss have been staple…
