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
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Vegetable to Plant in Summer Perth; What we are Growing
We here at Backyard Gardening Australia have two main times of planting of vegetable crops a year, one in summer and another in winter. Here in Perth, we are about to come into spring and our garden beds are soon going to be looking very empty as we begin to pick the end of our … [Read more...] about Vegetable to Plant in Summer Perth; What we are Growing
How to Grow Pumpkins in Western Australia
Pumpkins are a great vegetable to grow in the garden, they are easy to grow, keep for a long time and the golden flesh they have is just delicious whether it's roasted, in a soup or a salad. Choosing your variety of pumpkin to grow There are many varieties of pumpkins to … [Read more...] about How to Grow Pumpkins in Western Australia
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