Beans have a bad rap. I mean who lists beans as their fav crop?! People who grow their own, thats who! Fresh picked is the only way to go, and there are so many awesome varieties to try. And then theres dried beans, or shellouts. Homegrown are worlds apart – so creamy and good, you’ll […]
How To Plant Kumara Shoots
By | LastUpdated November 4, 2023
You’ve nurtured your mother kumara all spring long and now that the shoots are 20cm or so its time, for them to leave mum, and go make their own babies. Planting time is upon us! Prepare the bed The key to a boomer crop of kumara, is warmth. The soil must be atleast 18 and […]
November in the Vegie Patch + My “Start A New Garden” Guide
By | LastUpdated November 1, 2023
Exciting news! Anna and I have finished my free guide: “Step-by-Step to Starting a New Garden”. It’s been in process for ages, so I’m really happy its here, to help those of you starting out – whether you’re creating new gardens, or refreshing existing ones, my simplified version of the permaculture process takes you step […]
Simple Solutions For Too Much Water
By | LastUpdated November 25, 2023
Drainage is absolutely key for plant health. Our crops must have oxygenated soil to be at peak performance. Water displaces air, you see, so if your soil is soggy, it is also airless. Soil biology thumbs it’s nose at conditions such as these, and herein lies the deep reason for the drainage – without soil […]
Resist Rushing into Summer Crops! Sow a Living Mulch Instead
By | LastUpdated October 1, 2023
Game on! It’s the great summer-crop wait out! Has your garden hit the tomato, pumpkin, bean or corn planting sweet spot? If not, I’m sending you the strength to resist rushing in! The day is coming, my friend. As the air slowly warms, the soil soon follows. Be guided by temperatures and the state of […]
Be Kind to Your Broody Chooks
By | LastUpdated October 1, 2023
Springtime means babies, and heritage chooks hear natures call to nest and hatch. Sitting on eggs in hope, is called being broody and some varieties feel the urge stronger than others. Needless to say hylines and shavers have had motherhood bred out of them. The difference between sitting to lay the daily egg, and hoping […]
