7 things to do before you plant your spring garden
Thanks to Ann Katelyn from Sumo Gardener for this blog piece. Spring is a fantastic time to be out in the garden. The ground is finally becoming less soggy after […]
A guide to soil acidity and pH
Why is soil pH important? Different soils have different dispositions. Soil can be acid, alkaline or neutral. Most plants prefer a soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH level. […]
How to start a successful vegetable garden
Growing your own vegetables is a hugely rewarding pastime. But how do you get started? Here are our top five ingredients for growing a successful vegetable garden. These same tips […]
Bokashi composting: how to get started
One of the beauties of bokashi composting is it’s simplicity and this is true from the start. What equipment do you need? All you need to get started with bokashi […]
Top 7 health benefits of gardening
Most gardeners focus on improving the health of their plants and the health of their soil. After all, gardening has many benefits to your property. For example, it can increase […]
How much bokashi bran?
Bokashi bran is packed full of the bokashi essential microbes (EM). These microbes are the magic behind bokashi composting. It’s necessary that you add enough bokashi bran to ferment your food […]
Making a quality compost tea
Thanks to Jane (from Puffycarrot.com) for this insight into making compost tea Taking good care of your plants is essential for every gardener, whether that be a complete beginner, or […]
Sustainable ideas for your Halloween pumpkin and candy
What to do with your Halloween Pumpkin? Now that Halloween is behind us, lots of people are thinking about what is next for their Jack-O-Lantern creations. Hopefully you have already […]
Top 3 ways to reduce food waste
Food waste is getting out of control. Even if you ignore the waste of water, energy and resources; wasting food wastes money! Money that you have worked hard to earn. […]
5 Tips on Starting a Garden in Fall
Thanks to Ann Katelyn from Sumo Gardener for this blog piece. Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean your garden has to stop! Many people prefer to start their […]