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A Short History of Carrots - and Why Heritage Varieties Are Making a Comeback
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 28 February 2018
Like all modern vegetables, the carrot is ultimately descended from a wild ancestor, which may not resemble today's version very much at all. Although carrots are of course classed as root vegetables, their modern appearance tends to disguise this truth.
Know Your Seeds- Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Hybrid, GMO
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 20 April 2017
A seed contains the blueprint or instructions to produce a new plant. Traditionally all seeds were open-pollinated. That is; the pollen from the anther entered the stigma and traveled to the ovary. Fertilisation occurred and seeds were formed...
Starting an Organic Garden
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 1 March 2017
At first the prospect of starting an organic garden can seem daunting to the novice gardener but once you have a basic understanding of standard terms and techniques, you'll quickly find that going green in your garden is simple, healthy, and fun.
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Tips for a Successful Garden
Author: Lauren Eshman Date Posted: 21 November 2016
There are 3 main things that throw people off gardening: money, time and space. However there are ways to remedy all of these and be eating food from your patio in no time. This article shares some great tips to get you started!
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Container Gardens for Renters
Author: Lauren Eshman Date Posted: 27 August 2016
Gardening as a hobby and renting a home don’t always go well together. Vast sunny yards often go to waste with the tenant unable to dig it up and plant a plot. However, all is not lost! Container gardens are the perfect solution!
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5 Learnings from a Greenhorne Green Thumb
Author: Lauren Eshman Date Posted: 23 June 2016
Before you think - “There’s no way I can garden!” I’m here to tell you that if I can do it, you totally can too! Here are 5 of my key learning's to help you get started.
The 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Author: Gregg Jacobson Date Posted: 17 June 2016
This article provides some great ideas on how you can re-purpose some common household items and put them to work in your garden. Great for the environment and great for your wallet!
My Garden: Gardening Amongst the Dust, Dry, Clay, Rocks and Gravel
Author: Shelana Hocking Date Posted: 23 May 2016
Shelana takes us for a walk through her garden in Central Victoria, highlighting some of it's challenges and sharing a few tips along the way.
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Ensuring a harvest through the cooler Months
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 7 April 2016
As gardeners, what we really want is to be able to pick or use something we have grown every day of the year! Below are some tips to help you continue to harvest and use your produce through the cooler months.
Use your site to the best Advantage!
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 24 March 2016
Tips, ideas and suggestions on how to use particular areas of your garden to the best advantage.
What is an Heirloom seed anyway?
Author: Adam Boddy Date Posted: 3 May 2013
The truth is that there is a fair amount of debate over what the term heirloom in relation to seed actually means. This article clarifies and discusses some key points.
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My Garden: Gardening Amongst the Dust, Dry, Clay, Rocks and Gravel
Author: Shelana Hocking Date Posted: 23 May 2016
Shelana takes us for a walk through her garden in Central Victoria, highlighting some of it's challenges and sharing a few tips along the way.
Composting in a Small Garden
Author: Gillian Vance Date Posted: 9 May 2016
If you don't have much space in your backyard you might consider looking at smaller, contained systems of converting your waste into beneficial compost. After all the produce coming out of your garden can only be as good as the soil it feeds on.
Food for the Soil
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 24 March 2016
The addition of organic material to soil improves soil structure, water-holding ability and soil activity. This article documents many common and not so common materials from around the home and garden that can be used to improve your soil.
Use your site to the best Advantage!
Author: John Mauger Date Posted: 24 March 2016
Tips, ideas and suggestions on how to use particular areas of your garden to the best advantage.
Composting for Beginners
Author: Bill Date Posted: 4 March 2016
Composting is a process which involves converting kitchen and garden waste into humus which is then added to your garden soil. It re-introduces vital nutrients and builds soil structure which encourages better plant growth and better soil fertility.
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Garden Tips- April 2021
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 1 April 2021
While your overall gardening activity might be slowing down as winter approaches, April is still an incredibly important month. The gardening hours you put in now will pay huge rewards over winter.
How to Sharpen Secateurs with a Tungsten Tool Sharpener
Date Posted: 31 March 2021
Sharpening secateurs, shears, knives, scissors, and many other gardening tools is straightforward using a specialised sharpener tool. And unlike using many mechanical blade grinders, there's no need to disassemble the secateurs first. Here's what to do.
Kale: Much More Than a Superfood Cliche
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 26 March 2021
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it.
Armyworms: Preventing and Controlling Their Damage
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 18 March 2021
Armyworms are a group of caterpillar species which can lay waste to a garden. Although they prefer to feed on grasses and grains, any leafy plant is at risk if there's a serious infestation. This article explains the damage these bugs can do.
Compost Tea: Thrifty, Easy, and Great for Your Plants
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 11 March 2021
Compost tea is a thrifty way of recycling weeds and other garden waste, turning them into a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser for your plants. This article explains how to make it and how to use it effectively.
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