The Importance of building soil health for a biodeverse, productive garden
Creating a thriving garden that not only sustains itself but also contributes to the broader ecosystem requires more than just sunlight and water.…
Why Living Trees Suddenly Fall Down
It is quite common that in winter or after big storms we wonder why living trees suddenly fall down. In June 2021 in Victoria, savage storms swept…
Soil as a Carbon Store
Rather than regarding soil as just a medium for growing plants, we should also be viewing soil as a carbon store. This means that it is an important…
April In Your Patch
The perfect month for chocolate lovers and practical jokers alike, April is also a top time to get into the patch! There is a little bit of rain…
May In Your Patch
While the southern parts of Australia have donned winter pyjamas and flannelette sheets, the northern states are still revelling in warm, and mostly…
June in Your Patch
Ok, it’s official, winter is upon us. And while it may seem easier to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book, it is the perfect time…
August In Your Patch
Days are getting longer, but not yet much warmer. Plants sense the changes in day length so, in temperate regions they are waking up, but further…
September In Your Patch
September is fantastic for gardeners! So much to plant in most regions of the country. In southern parts, the chill is almost gone from the…
Is Coir Soil?
Use of coir for gardening has become more popular. It is used in a variety of ways, but from the labels on some coir products it looks like they can…
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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…
Composting food and garden…
Should I Use Sphagnum or Peat Moss?
To reduce global heating we should not us peeat products in gardens, but peat moss is sold to us both by itself and in some potting mixes.! If you…
Feeding Your Plants
Gardening is a bit like life really... the more you know, the more you know you don’t know. It can be so full of hits and misses, trials and errors,…
