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...
14 September 2020 | Gardening tips, Root Vegetables
Growing ginger, galangal and turmeric in Melbourne This article is based on my own experience. Over 40 years ago my first shot at growing ginger was when I was owner of the first Tasmanian herb nursery. Planting ginger was an experiment with little expectation of...
14 September 2020 | Gardening tips, Garlic, Monthly Guides, Root Vegetables, September
Garlic growing hints for September From now until 2 weeks before harvest in November – December… Water your garlic twice-weekly, deeply, directly onto the soil. Don’t allow soil to splash onto the plants and avoid overhead watering. Weed your patch. Mulch...
13 September 2020 | Gardening tips, Root Vegetables |
Growing celeriac What is celeriac? Celeriac is the bulbous root of a member of the celery family. It is often described as ugly as it is rough and knobbly on the surface but when peeled this gives away to crisp flesh similar in colour to parsnip. Short celery fronds...
