Fruit trees look kinda static, but they’re super dynamic! Hormones, enzymes, sugars – much goes on as they constantly adapt to the wet, dry, windy, hot, cold, pest, pathogens – add to that their innate push to grow you some delicious fruits and there’s a lot going on! Fermented stinging nettle and comfrey tea is […]
How to Water
By 15 Comments | LastUpdated December 1, 2024
When you water brilliantly, your garden performs brilliantly. The right amount of water, delivered at the right time makes for way less disease, less pests and improves cropping no end. This is no empty promise, my friends! Watering has as big of an impact on your gardens wellness as soil health does so it’s an […]
December in the Vegie Patch, How to Water + Hot Tomato Tips
By Leave a Comment | LastUpdated December 1, 2024
Hello summer! Balmy nights and longer days means gardens go up a gear – plants, seeds, weeds, pests, the good and bad – everything zooms along. Keep up in the easiest and most pleasurable of ways with little and often bursts of attention. Little and often makes your summer garden (and your life), better. If […]
November In The Vegie Patch + Greenhouse
By | LastUpdated November 1, 2024
The most important mission this month is planting out long term crops like kumara, yams, pumpkins and peppers – drop everything else and get them in the ground! Yams need about 6 months to fatten up, kumara and sweet peppers need 4 – 5 warm months and pumpkins 4 – 6 months (variety dependant). They […]
November Fruit Tree To Do List
By | LastUpdated November 1, 2024
November is when the summer fruits really get a roll on – grapes, currants, early plums and berries are forming revealing the harvest to come. Keep an eye on these new fruits because birds + pests will be just as aware! Your daily walk is essential if you want to keep your fruits in best […]
Natural Remedies for Worms in Chickens
By | LastUpdated November 1, 2024
Sweetie (chook on the left) has a dirty behind – a possible sign of worms. If I get in quick, I can save the day with herbs! Chickens go downhill fast, so it pays to be aware. Since spring is worm o’clock, lets be prepared with some natural solutions. Signs of worms Truth is, chickens […]
