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
In The Garden
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
Common Pests and Diseases for Brassicas in Western Australia
Brassicas are a large family of tasty vegetables which range from broccoli and cauliflower to kale and cabbage. They can be quite easy to grow in your backyard garden and to help you out, here are some common pests and diseases for brassicas in Western Australia and how to treat … [Read more...] about Common Pests and Diseases for Brassicas in Western Australia
How to Grow Broccoli in Western Australia
Description Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable and belongs to the brassica family and is another favourite of ours to grow. It is a great producer as the one plant can yield several heads. Broccoli is also a relatively quick-growing crop which means you can get 2 crops in a … [Read more...] about How to Grow Broccoli in Western Australia