The kind of soil our edible garden thrives in is: Not many of us inherit this type of soil (wouldn’t that be awesome!), most of us begin on hard, dry, […]
A Mini DIY Soil Test
By | LastUpdated February 1, 2024
Use this quick, simple test before planting or sowing, to check that the soil you wish to plant into, is up to the task. Based on your assessment, you may […]
How to Rehydrate Dry Soil
By | LastUpdated January 19, 2024
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 […]
January In The Vegie Patch + Autumn Crops A Go
By | LastUpdated January 1, 2024
January is all about extending our summer crops to create a lovely continuity. Successional planting is the proper name. I call it “little and often”, and it’s the key to […]
My 3 Fav Ways to Start a Vegie Patch
By | LastUpdated January 1, 2024
Here are my three favourite ways to begin a vegie patch. All are variations of no-dig, and all grow brilliant vegies with no bought fertiliser. The only buy ins are […]
When + How to Feed Citrus
By | LastUpdated July 10, 2024
Citrus need 2 feeds: one mid spring – when soils have warmed, and one mid summer. The last, mid summer/ January feed is really important for young trees, to inspire […]
