Author: Matt
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Zucchini comes in at almost 2.4kg
That’s right… it’s a whopper! Five months after sowing the seeds, we harvested the largest zucchini to date. We left it for as long as we could attached to the plant, but once we believed it had reached its limit, it was time to get the secateurs out. We then…
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Great capsicum debate
I’ve failed countless times at growing capsicums from seed. But this season, I’ve successfully harvested the elusive vegie*! Here’s the secret… I went to the big green store and purchased seedlings. I’ve tried planting seeds here and there, in this patch and the other one, this season and that one,…
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First time growing pumpkins
We harvested our first Waltham Butternut pumpkin of the season this week – coming in at 911 grams. Plus, there’s another one coming through which we think is even larger (pictured; we forgot to take a photo of the first one before digging into it). And, given it was the…
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Use netting to protect your produce from Queensland fruit fly
The Queensland fruit fly is just as much of a threat to Victoria as it is to Queensland. Despite their name, these pesky pests are not just found in Queensland – they’ve been making their way across the borders for years. And the wet spring we just had has offered…
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Fast-growing, January flowering: Leptospermum Copper Glow
The Leptospermum Copper Glow looks great year-round, but its flowers are a hit over Summer. I’ve got six Leptospermums out the front and they usually flower around Christmas time, although this season it was closer to the New Year. The white flowers really bring the front yard to life –…
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How to grow your own Kangaroo Paw
The Kangaroo Paw is native to Western Australia, with the red and green variety – known as Anigozanthos manglesii – the state’s floral emblem. The name is derived from the plant’s striking, furry flowers which are shaped like a kangaroo’s paw. Growing Kangaroo Paw can be grown from seed, with…
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I’m great at killing indoor plants
Indoor plants are unique a pain in the backside. You move them 1cm to the left, and suddenly they’re turning brown. Water them on a Sunday instead of a Saturday and it’s too late and they’re on their way out. Put them too close to a window and they dry…
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Tomato season delayed due to lack of consistent, warm weather
It’s almost time for tomatoes… or at least it should be. The delayed start to spring and summer means I’m unlikely to harvest tomatoes until 2023. Looking back on last year’s notes, I was harvesting tomatoes around Christmas time. But I don’t think it’s been warm enough for long enough…
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Growing lettuce from seed
Lettuce is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed, and it’s also one of the most versatile! You can grow lettuce in almost any season, but it makes a great addition to your garden in spring and in summer. Lettuce is a cool-seeded vegetable, so you can plant…
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GALLERY: Raising seedlings, garlic and blueberries
Thanks to a bit of sunshine and lots of rain, the garden is full of tomato, leek, bean, rocket and lettuce seedlings, while the garlic plants are almost ready to be harvested and the blueberries will be coming through soon. One email – once a week Keep up-to-date with the…
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