When I first became passionate about vegetable gardening many years ago, the concept of a "green thumb" fascinated and f
Vegetable garden water saving is critical at dry times of the year. Its so easy to waste water but with a number consist
Comparing biodynamic gardening methods to organic gardening is a common question I deal with at our workshops. One of my
Making compost is an essential part of an organic gardener's yearly activity.There are many ways to make compost and thi
Nematode control is a common challenge of organic gardeners. There are a large variety of nematodes that are helpful for
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 is being forced upon food gardeners and farmers that grow in the open air. One could become ne
Controlling weeds organically is a concept that could transform a massively destructive herbicide industry. The “war o
Managing excess moisture in the vegetable garden will be on the minds of most vegetable gardeners in eastern Australia n
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 vegetable garden can make a big contribution to its success. There are a number of ways
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 helps control insects, adds beauty and is a tasty and healthy
Low cost vegetable garden created from your lawn, if you have grass, is the easiest and most cost effective way to get s
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 is a method of widening the system you work with to create greater produ
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 around your food gardens is an important part of widening the living system that supports your
Making good compost is a key goal of any serious organic gardener. I have found that biodynamic methods used to enhance
Farm individuality is an important principle in biodynamic food growing. Individuality can also be applied in urban food
Sheet mulching is a common practice recommended in permaculture. It uses cardboard and paper to smother the earth from g
Vegetable garden paths are essential in your food garden. If designed correctly, they make the space more functional, be
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 works with regenerative agriculture principles within an urban and peri-urban context. Th
Establishing a small urban farm is a challenging and exciting task. We recently moved house to a bush land property only
Organic garden design principles tend to relate to physical aspects of the garden such as: layout, size, orientation, dr
Growing strawberries organically is one of my favourite activities in the food garden. Strawberries are a wonderfully nu
Biodynamic vs organic methods of food growing, is there a difference or are they pretty much different names for the sam
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 has produced great results. I want to share the outcomes and reflections with you after it
Brisbane enjoys its unique subtropical climate. The extended growing season of Brisbane compared to the other regions is
Brisbane is blessed with a subtropical climate where the long and productive growing season evokes the gardeners to show
Spring subtropical vegetable garden is unique compared to more temperate climates. There is so much beauty in this trans