Grow your patch

Wicking beds are something I have recently added to my garden and I have found them to be a wonderful addition. Not only are they water efficient my plants are more prolific and less stressed compared to my conventional veggie gardens. The wicking bed uses a water reservoir to wick the moisture up into the soil and the plants get their roots into that moisture. I took my inspiration to make some f...

In this episode I cover a few of my best tomato growing tips that will get you well on your way to harvesting tasty home grown tomatoes this season.

In this weeks episode I share tips on growing your best pumpkins yet and when to know that they are ripe and how to harvest them. 

In this weeks episode I chat to Jess from Mona Vane Garden on instagram. Jess is very passionate about her garden and more especially rose growing. In this episode hear her rose schedule to get gorgeous blooms. 

Summer can be tough on the garden. However there are a few things we can do that can really help set the garden up so that instead of suffering through the heat it thrives. 

Mariah is a self-confessed garden lover that is relatively new to gardening however she is definitely someone worth following on instagram for her practical tips and hints when growing vegetables. Today's episode we dive into how she started gardening, what inspired her and also what the garden does for her on a daily basis. 

Have you ever thought about getting your own beehive? In this weeks episode I chat to Kerrie Egner who started out with a few hives in Sydney and now has over 100. In this episode we cover a few things you need to think of before starting beekeeping, what things you will need and also why now is the best time to get in to it. 

Spring time is a great time to hatch your own chickens. In this episode I will run through some tips for getting a great hatching result and getting you some gorgeous baby chicks. 

In this episode I will cover the basics of keeping backyard chooks and share tips on how to keep your girls healthy and happy all year long. 

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of having a house cow and how my routine works on a daily basis. I also mentioned having a great book about keeping a house cow and that book is titled Keeping a family cow by Joann S Grohman. 

Just like a baby anything seedlings require a bit of care when you first bring them home. Here are a few little tips to help get you started.. 

In this episode of Grow your patch we discuss soil types and starting your veggie patch as well as some veggies you can get in the ground now.