Community Gardens

It’s all well and good talking about gardening, when you have a nice backyard. Throw a few veggies in the corner, build a compost bin, maybe build a chook run (that’s chicken for… Read More

About My Garden

We bought our house brand new in 2007 as part of a new subdivision. There are still houses being built in the area, although there are not too many vacant blocks left. Before… Read More

Strawberries

I love strawberries. My wife loves strawberries. My two girls (1.5 and 3.5) adore strawberries, so much that we rarely get to see them. You know what’s the best thing about strawberries? They’re… Read More

Heirloom Plants (SGA)

One of the attractions of growing your own veggies is the taste. Many people suggest that the varieties that are available today in the local nurseries and the supermarkets (as produce) are bland… Read More

Know Your Climate

I don’t have enough experience in this, except to say that I notice where things grow, and where they don’t. As a relatively clueless gardener, I survive by trial and error. Of course,… Read More