Well, what a rollercoaster of a year 2020 was! We started 2020 off with the excitement and nervousness of finding out we were expecting our first child, then covid came along creating concern and anxiety for us. In September, we welcomed our son Leomaris which has bought so much … [Read more...] about 2021 New Year Gardening Goals
Best Spray to Kill Spiders
We hate spiders. They creep us out and having children around, they are not our first choice for a housemate. They are, however, an important part of a healthy ecosystem. One of the issues of living on a smaller block is that our garden is connected to our house, which means it … [Read more...] about Best Spray to Kill Spiders
How to Grow Tomatoes in Western Australia
In the gardening world, it seems everyone rates your gardening skills by how well you can grow tomatoes. Tomatoes themselves are not necessarily hard to grow but are prized by the gardener. Once you have had organically homegrown tomatoes to eat, you’re never going back. Tomato … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tomatoes in Western Australia
6 Pet-Friendly Snail and Slug Killers
Snails and slugs are one of the notorious pests in our gardens and the damage they can do in a very short time can be devasting. We have seen a snail devour a complete large marigold seedling in a couple of hours. If not kept in check, you can find you have a snail and slug … [Read more...] about 6 Pet-Friendly Snail and Slug Killers
Australian Summer Gardening Survival Tips
Australia is well known for its harsh summer heat which can kill plants and soil life if our gardens are not prepared correctly. Correct preparation can also make summer a very fruitful and productive time of the year. One of the most important things during the heat of summer is … [Read more...] about Australian Summer Gardening Survival Tips