With so many cafes offering using coffee grounds for home gardens they have to be goo, right? Personally, I’m a fan of using the spent …
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Soil and Compost
Worm Farm Composting (Vermicomposting)
Thinking about experimenting with worm farming? Check out our introduction to worm farm composting (vermicomposting) at home, including our experiences to date using worm farming …
Core Aeration for Improved Lawn Health
Tough garden conditions sometimes call for tough love. Soil conditions and heavy traffic through the new garden left our lawn looking worse for wear and …
Perils and Plans for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil
Heavy clay soil can make life in the garden difficult, but with the right plans, effort, amendments, and time, gardens can still survive and thrive. …
Solarising Garden Soil to Reduce Pests and Disease
Our local growing conditions are typically temperate and wet. It’s brilliant for growing, but also perfect for weeds, pests, disease, and fungus. Blah. Between my …
Using Beneficial Fungi to Improve Garden Health
Applying fungus might seem a little strange to gardeners. We’re used to fighting against fungal disease and other baddies, not inviting it in! Surprisingly, fungus …
Using Cover Crops in Your Home Garden
Cover crops and green manures are common in larger scale agriculture, but there is no reason why you can’t adapt and adopt the same sustainable …
Simple DIY Garden Soil Analysis and Testing
Our new old garden has been both loved and neglected over its many years of cultivation. When we arrived, many of the plans were dead …