Inspiration ⋆ Edible Backyard

When Summer Doesn’t Come, Make A Plan B

By Kath Irvine | LastUpdated February 1, 2017

To cheer myself up last week, I lit the bonfire while I gardened. It was such a gloomy day. It was mid summer, and I was gardening in jeans. The […]

Filed Under: Harvest, Inspiration, Monthly gardening advice, News

Making Your Summer Garden Brighter and Better

By Kath Irvine | LastUpdated November 1, 2016

November is ‘hang out more in your food garden’ month. You need to take a daily walk about the estate. It’s not arduous, trust me – look how gorgeous it […]

Filed Under: Inspiration

Getting By With a Little Help From My Friends

By Kath Irvine | LastUpdated July 12, 2020

Today, I want to celebrate the two clever ladies who hold my hand as I dive into the mysterious world of the internet. Who make what I say and write […]

Filed Under: Featured, Inspiration

Meet Kath Irvine, Edible Backyard, New Zealand

The kind of garden I wish for you is productive, beautiful and most of all easy. Sounds dreamy aye, but its totally doable.
Teaming up with the web of life is the way. The more life your garden supports, the stronger it is and the less you need do.
A huge paradigm shift in the way we garden, but what a thrilling ride! - I'm stoked to journey alongside you. As you let go and learn to trust natural processes you'll see that life has you and your garden in its hands. Put your trust in it, and it will steer you to Eden.