Finally we’ve seen some rain this month (I think we’ve caught up for the entire year). Everything is thriving since the rain and finally our dust bowl backyard has grass again. In the Aquaponics We’ve harvested the last of our
Egg shells in your veggie patch
For years we used to just throw full egg shells into our compost bin and when distributing the compost to our garden they’d pretty much be fully in tact. I’d still distribute them to the garden but then I heard
Vegetables to grow for beginner green thumbs
Some plants are easier to grow than others and when you’re starting out there is nothing that is going to kill your dreams then a plant that just wont grow. I’ve put together my list of vegetables that I find
Soil recipe for raised garden beds
For your vegetables to grow strong and healthy you really need to start with your dirt. Time and time again I see people at the checkouts of the local garden centre with a trolley full of the worst potting mix
Ingredients to boost your veggie patch soil
If your veggie patch is looking a little sad, your soil may be depleted from essential nutrients. Whilst the three main nutrients your plants need to survive are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium, your plants will need a whole lot more
Our easy aquaponics setup
We’ve had a tonne of people ask us about our aquaponics setup so I’ve decided to share a post on how we set our first system up which is a basic chop and flip. How it works I am not
Growing your own food when you rent
For a very long time as a renter I didn’t want to waste time or money creating a garden space as the chances of us moving on fairly quickly was a high probability. I’ve since changed my mindset around that
What is a green manure crop?
When you hear the term ‘green manure’ you probably are thinking that it means fresh poo, but you’re on the wrong track. What is a green manure crop? A green manure crop is a great way to revitalise a garden
