15 September 2021 | Brassicas, Gardening tips
Growing the humble radish Easy and quick to grow from seed Can be grown all year round Plant every couple of weeks for a continuous supply Radishes need finely tilled soil 20 – 30cm deep Prepare garden soil by tilling the soil to at least 20 to 30cm deep,...
15 September 2021 | Gardening tips, Planting guides
The passionate vine! Top tips for growing passionfruit Top tips for growing passionfruit: plant new vines in spring build a strong trellis before planting plant bee-attracting flowers as an understory maintain yearly. Passionfruit vines are South American in origin...
1 September 2021 | Gardening tips, QLD Fruit Fly
Queensland Fruit Fly Strategy Blog #4 – Put out protein bait NOW! In September the temperature at sunset, on some days, will reach 16C and Queensland Fruit Fly WILL MATE. Initially, they will sting and lay eggs in citrus fruit and any fruit left on trees from...
15 August 2021 | Gardening tips, Nightshades, Potatoes, Root Vegetables
Growing great spuds part 2 – eatingAug 15, 2021 | Gardening tips, Potatoes | 0 comments Wonderful things about potatoes include their varied skin and flesh colours, textures, tastes and variety of culinary options. No longer is a potato ‘just a...
15 August 2021 | Gardening tips, Nightshades, Potatoes, Root Vegetables
Growing great spuds part 1 – cultivationAug 15, 2021 | Gardening tips, Potatoes Top tips for growing potatoes in Melbourne Grow in rich soil in full sun Grow in well drained soil Leave potatoes beneath ground for good storage Start harvesting when plants flower...
15 August 2021 | Climate change, Gardening tips, Videos
Dirt and climate changeAug 15, 2021 | Climate change, Gardening tips | 0 comments Sustainable Macleod member Bev Middleton gave a terrific workshop on dirt and climate change, showing how it is possible for farmers to put carbon back into the soil. As well as helping...
