After my poop mission the other day, I got some garlic bulbs for planting from Bunnings. Some people swear by planting garlic on the shortest day, June 21, others I think just like the routine of planting on the same date every year. But garlic can be planted in July too, and even August in some … More Garlic And a Manure Dressing
The first time I heard the words ‘green manure’ the mental image in my head wasn’t particularly appealing. I’m sure someone could come up with a better term for it! Sometimes it is actually referred to as a cover crop, but cover crop is a less specific term as it isn’t necessarily something you will … More Green Manure – Not as Bad as it Sounds
I have been thinking about marigolds lately, pondering if I should put some around my new vege garden. They are one of the first plants mentioned when people talk about companion planting, but what do they actually do? The more I learn about companion planting, the more I realise that a lot of the information … More What is The Purpose of Marigolds?
My blog has been silent for far too long. But no more! I have a new house and a new garden, which have both been keeping me occupied for the last few weeks. The last tenant apparently did not have green fingers, although he had no trouble growing weeds. My work is cut out for me, … More New House, New Garden, New Weeds
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