Broccoli is something we grow a large amount of every year and is a plant we all enjoy eating. Broccoli is a fairly easy vegetable to grow, however it can be quite prone to pest like slugs, snails and caterpillars. We have tried growing various varieties over the years but our go … [Read more...] about How to Grow Broccoli: Learn to grow the broccoli bounty
Regular Habits for Successful Gardening
We all love to see our garden at its best, blooming and bountiful. But in the same way that Rome wasn’t built in a day, improving your garden won’t happen overnight. There are no cheat codes or magic wands, but over the years we have developed some great regular habits for … [Read more...] about Regular Habits for Successful Gardening
How to Grow Kohlrabi in Western Australia
Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea gongylodes)belongs to the brassica family but produces a turnip-like bulb on its stem. Both the bulb and leaves are edible and it makes a great substitute for potatoes. We grow kohlrabi in Western Australia in the cooler months and start harvesting the … [Read more...] about How to Grow Kohlrabi in Western Australia
How to Make Lilly Pilly Jam
Lilly pilly trees are beautiful with green glossy leaves, small attractive flowers, and bright pink fruits. Most agree that eating the fruit directly from the tree is an acquired taste, however, turning it into lilly pilly jam is a great way to use the fruit and make a delicious … [Read more...] about How to Make Lilly Pilly Jam
10 Steps to Plant a Fruit Tree in a Pot
There are many benefits to having fruit trees in your backyard, however, you may not always be able to plant the trees into the ground. The solution is to plant your fruit tree in a pot. Whether you like to eat the fruit straight off the tree or make it into some sort of jam, … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Plant a Fruit Tree in a Pot