How is biodynamic gardening different to organic gardening
Comparing biodynamic gardening methods to organic gardening is a common question I deal with at our workshops. One of my
Making compost from a compost bin in 2 months – made simple
Making compost is an essential part of an organic gardener's yearly activity.There are many ways to make compost and thi
Green manure crops – growing tips for your organic garden
Green manure crops are grown specifically for soil health in your organic garden, rather than grown to eat. This may see
Planting vegetable seeds – open pollinated, hybrid or GMO?
Planting vegetable seeds using open pollinated, hybrid or GMO seeds is an important question for food gardeners. Saving
Nematode control in your organic garden
Nematode control is a common challenge of organic gardeners. There are a large variety of nematodes that are helpful for
Organic garden build – Key design principles for a thriving food garden
Organic garden build is a process that is dependent on many factors and for DIY organic gardeners, its very easy to get
Climate change adaptation in the vegetable garden
Climate change adaptation is being forced upon food gardeners and farmers that grow in the open air. One could become ne
Controlling weeds organically in your vegetable garden
Controlling weeds organically is a concept that could transform a massively destructive herbicide industry. The “war o
Managing excess moisture in the vegetable garden
Managing excess moisture in the vegetable garden will be on the minds of most vegetable gardeners in eastern Australia n
Understanding soil in your organic and biodynamic garden
Understanding soil is the key task in a successful organic and biodynamic garden. How do you get a grip on the importanc
Managing soil ph levels in your organic garden
Managing soil ph levels in your vegetable garden can make a big contribution to its success. There are a number of ways
Organic garden design – Case study in urban agriculture
Organic garden design and build is always an interesting challenge. There are so many factors to consider with any organ
Growing marigolds and nasturtiums in your vegetable garden – essential for any organic garden
Growing marigolds and nasturtiums in your vegetable garden helps control insects, adds beauty and is a tasty and healthy
Low cost vegetable garden from your lawn – design tips
Low cost vegetable garden created from your lawn, if you have grass, is the easiest and most cost effective way to get s
Managing fruit trees with biodynamic methods in your organic orchard
Managing fruit trees is a task most backyard gardeners and hobby farmers take on. It can be very rewarding and it is als
Managing NPK in your organic garden or farm with living processes
Managing NPK is an obsession of industrialised agriculture which started over 100 years ago. This focus works with compl
Using planetary impacts in the vegetable garden
Using planetary impacts in the vegetable garden is a method of widening the system you work with to create greater produ
Four fold nature of the organic garden and urban farm
Four fold nature is a very helpful conceptual framework for looking at the make up of your organic garden or urban farm
Keeping backyard chickens in your vegetable garden space
Keeping backyard chickens around your food gardens is an important part of widening the living system that supports your
Making good compost – a biodynamic perspective for well balanced compost
Making good compost is a key goal of any serious organic gardener. I have found that biodynamic methods used to enhance
Biodynamic agriculture conference – 2018 at the Goetheanum – My reflections
The biodynamic agriculture conference for 2018, held at the Goetheanum, Switzerland, was a wonderful experience for me.
Farm individuality – new concepts of individuality for urban food growers
Farm individuality is an important principle in biodynamic food growing. Individuality can also be applied in urban food
Sheet mulching – Issues and alternatives
Sheet mulching is a common practice recommended in permaculture. It uses cardboard and paper to smother the earth from g
Vegetable garden paths – design considerations
Vegetable garden paths are essential in your food garden. If designed correctly, they make the space more functional, be
Inner gardening – food garden consciousness raising tips
Inner gardening is a pathway to improving your well being and one of the best places to start this journey is in your fo
Regenerative urban agriculture – translating principles into action
Regenerative urban agriculture works with regenerative agriculture principles within an urban and peri-urban context. Th
Small urban farm – design principles in our new plot
Establishing a small urban farm is a challenging and exciting task. We recently moved house to a bush land property only
Urban agriculture – alternative ways of viewing economic aspects
Urban agriculture economic aspects are an evolving area of thought and practice where much innovation is occurring globa
Organic garden design principles – working with beauty, goodness and truth
Organic garden design principles tend to relate to physical aspects of the garden such as: layout, size, orientation, dr
Growing strawberries organically
Growing strawberries organically is one of my favourite activities in the food garden. Strawberries are a wonderfully nu
Urban agriculture catalyst – balancing economy, community and ecology
Urban agriculture catalyst is a subject that is drawing much attention globally. How do we work with it to get more from
Self sufficiency from your vegetable and herb garden
Self sufficiency is a common question I get when people see my vegetable garden. They ask, do I need to buy any vegetabl
Urban farm plot at 12 months – high yields
Urban farm plot at 12 months has produced great results. I want to share the outcomes and reflections with you after it
Enhancing observation skills in your organic garden
Enhancing observation skills in your food growing spaces has a powerful effect on how productive and healthy your patch
Spring subtropical vegetable garden
Spring subtropical vegetable garden is unique compared to more temperate climates. There is so much beauty in this trans
Vegetable seedling planting tips
These vegetable seedling planting tips can have a profound impact on the success of your planting. You will be surprised