I’ve Finally Got A Greenhouse!
See what it takes to set up a greenhouse in the Sydney suburbs and how successful it is in the first month of growing organic vegetable plants.
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Is Growing Your Own Food Economical?
When you’re setting up your vegetable garden you may question whether growing your own food is an economical choice. From experience I can assure you it is, even if it doesn’t feel like it at first. The secret is to look at your vegetable garden as a long term investment. Keeping the Permaculture Principles in…
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Native Flowers That Will Keep Your Garden Vibrant All Year
Planting native flowers is a no brainer right?! Native plants are low maintenance and thrive simply because they are in the environment that they have learned to survive in. Once established they need little watering and provide habitat for local animals. So naturally I’m continuing to plant more native flowers in my garden. Like all…
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Grow Vegetables in Vertical Planters for Small Spaces Like an Expert
Vertical planters are all the rage overseas at the moment, so I’m going to give it a try in my Australian urban farm/homestead/backyard. Vegetable gardening is great for saving money, but if you aren’t making the most of the sunshine you have, growing delicious food may be harder than it needs to be. Vertical planters…
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Seeds for Winter Garden Success: What You Need to Plant Now
It might feel strange sowing seeds in winter, but if you want to be eating from your garden all year round, you need to be planting seeds throughout the year. It’s the middle of winter here in my backyard garden, and you might be surprised at what’s still going in the ground this July! If…
