Author: Matt
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How to start a vegetable garden
Starting a vegetable garden is a great way to get more fresh produce into your diet and save money. If you’re new to gardening, there are a few things you need to know before planting your first crop. I’ve compiled a list of videos and other resources below – as…
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Delicious snow peas
Snow peas are easy to grow and very rewarding, but where do you start? First, you need to choose a variety. I use Oregon Sugar Pod seeds from The Seed Collection and I pay $1.25 for about 35 seeds. It costs on average less than 5 cents a seed. And…
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DIY projects in old gardening magazines
The sun is shining… and the birds are singing… making it the perfect day to get out in the garden. But with your seedlings reaching for the sky and your compost bursting at the seams… what’s there to do that doesn’t involve breaking your back pulling weeds? It’s time for…
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Five vegetable gardening tips for beginners
Welcome to the productive world of vegetable gardening! To help get you and your garden off to the right start, I’ve compiled five vegetable gardening tips. 1. Sunny location Food-producing plants will need at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Observe the location where you plan to have…
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How I’m using less water in the garden
I’ve wasted loads of water in the garden. Sometimes I will forget to turn off the tap when using the sprinkler on the lawn or I just over-water plants when they are already more than happy. So, when do plants need water? How do I bring down my water bill?…
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Tips for a plentiful tomato harvest
The classic cherry tomato is one of the easiest plants to grow. Not only do they help with your confidence in the garden, you can use them in the kitchen to add a splash of colour – and flavour – to any dish. Whether it’s a salad, sauce, pizza or…
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The dramatic Peace Lily
It’s been a busy few days but I wanted to briefly touch on the Peace Lily. It’s an indoor, dramatic plant which will suddenly significantly droop over two-to-three days. What does it mean? It wants water! So, I fill up the laundry trough up to about 1-2cm and put the…
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I harvested my onions too soon
Onions are certainly valuable for adding flavour to other foods. They’re a kitchen staple and are very versatile. Plus, they last for a good time – whether they’ve been harvested from your garden or purchased from the market. All onion varieties are easy to grow, most gardeners will tell you.…
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Hardy Bottlebrush an easy addition to any garden
The Bottlebrush’s hardiness and evergreen nature makes it a perfect addition to any garden. The Bottlebrush, or Callistemon, is native to Australia. They grow well even in poor soil – and they grow fast! I love them near any water environment – a coastal area or near a pond. However,…
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Rubber Fig: A great houseplant with intriguing origins
The Rubber Fig works well as an indoor plant, with its year-round greenery bringing life into dark corners – similar to a Monstera. Known botanically as Ficus elastica, it is native to tropical Asia where it can grow up to 30m in the wild. But keep it in a pot…
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