Tips for Preserving Water and Maintaining Veggie Gardens As we face the ever-growing impacts of climate change, our gardens are experiencing more frequent and severe weather fluctuations. These changes can be particularly challenging for home gardeners trying to maintain healthy and productive vegetable gardens. Whether you are dealing with periods of excess water or prolonged […]
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Throughout the garden, in many different forms are my secret weapons and the thing that keeps me fascinated as much as the plants I grow and the animals I care for and that’s my composting systems. Over the years I have learned many ways of composting, from in situ composting which involves both burying organic
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Building a veggie garden tunnel is a fantastic way to protect your plants from pests and harsh weather while creating an attractive feature in your garden. We have a problem with a large population of scrub turkeys up here. Cute guys with a fascinating life cycle, but they are incredibly destructive. Just ask anyone who
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Today, as the summer sun of South East Queensland bathes our little slice of paradise in warmth, I’m reminded of the incredible journey each plant takes from a tiny seed to a part of our nourishing feasts. In our subtropical haven, the cycles of planting and harvesting are a rhythm we’ve come to know and
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