We are now in April 2024 and this year is a bit different for many reasons. We still haven’t had any rain since October 2023, the weather is still warm, averaging at 30 degrees Celsius with overnight lows of only getting to around 15 degrees.We have also had a massive change to … [Read more...] about Winter Vegetables to Grow: What We Are Growing
In The Garden
How to Grow Rock Melon in Western Australia
Its just been another hot summers day here in Perth and we have just enjoyed eating a nice chilled rock melon after tea, they are so sweet and juicy, they are the perfect treat for a hot summers day. We don’t grow a ton of rock melon but just a few plants so we can enjoy a few … [Read more...] about How to Grow Rock Melon in Western Australia
How to Grow Salvias in Western Australia
Salvias are a must plant in your garden, they have a huge range of flower colour and different plant forms. Their flowers are nectar-rich that promote beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. There seems to be endless flowers, after flowers all summer long. We have … [Read more...] about How to Grow Salvias in Western Australia
How to Grow Nasturtium in Western Australia
Nasturtiums, they practically grow like weeds in our garden, however they are very useful and versatile plant to grow. They have many uses in the kitchen, help build the soil, bring in beneficial insects, look great in the garden and very easy to grow. In fact, they are so easy … [Read more...] about How to Grow Nasturtium in Western Australia
How to Grow Ornamental Plants
Here is our guide to growing ornamental plants. Here we will go through how we plant them, how we care for them and common pests and disease.How to Grow CalendulaOur calendula plants are spotted around the garden everywhere, providing bright orange flowers which add to garden … [Read more...] about How to Grow Ornamental Plants