My family is self sufficient for vegetables, and you can be to. Join me as I show you how you can have a simple, satisfying and sustainable vegetable garden at home. Gardening in zone 9a.
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Fish Friday Part 2 - looking at the arguments for alternative nitrogen sources
Listen to last week's podcast about why I recommend a fish emulsion for your garden. Then jump onto this podcast and let's discuss the arguments for using other sources of nitogen instead. As promised the figures I discuss are: Charlie Carp = $9.58/L, Blood & Bone = $2.33/kg or $0.71/L, cow manure = $0.16/L and coffee grinds = free.
29 Mar 2022
Fish Fridays - why you should be using a fish emulsion
Let's chat for a few minutes about why I encourage you to use a fish emulsion or fertiliser on your garden.
16 Mar 2022
Seaweed Saturday - why I keep reminding you to use a seaweed concentrate on your garden
If you follow me on social media you will see that I talk about Seaweed Saturday every month. This podcast talks about what Seaweed Saturday is, why it's so important and all the fabulous ways a seaweed concentrate will get your vegetable patch thriving.
9 Mar 2022
Zinc - why you should ensure your garden is getting enough
Zinc isn't a mineral that gardeners often focus on when fertilising their plants. But today we will discuss why zinc is so important for humans, and plants, and how to ensure you are meeting your crops needs
28 Feb 2022
Salt Sundays: a monthly reminder to fertilise with magnesium
Magnesium is an essential nutrient for photosynthesis and also for our human bodies functions. So it's important to make sure our vegetables are getting enough to feed them and then us. I talk about why it's essential for humans and plants, how to recognise a deficiency and how to prevent or correct the problem. Lastly, I introduce you to Salt Sundays so you never have a magnesium deficiency again.
21 Feb 2022
Companion planting with sage to deter pests and boost flavour
Sage probably isn't the first herb that jumps to mind when planning out your vegetable garden. However, please let me convince you as to why this herb should feature in your garden, for its companion planting benefits alone!
15 Feb 2022
Time to add thyme to your vegetable garden
Giving you 5 great reasons to companion plant with thyme. Tune in to get all the details.
17 Aug 2021
Magnesium deficiency: what is it, how to recognise it and how to fix it
Magnesium deficiency is something you have probably heard about in the context of people, but what about your plants? We are covering this now, as tomatoes are one of the most common plants to suffer and many people will be planting them this coming spring. I have the solution to help you prevent, and if necessary cure, any deficiencies.
9 Aug 2021
Green Manure: what is it, how to do it, and why you want to?
Chatting today about Green Manure and how it is a great way to improve your soil before planting your next crop. It's easy, cheap and I have two simple ways to do it.
4 Aug 2021
Vegetables to plant in August
On the GVDU website, I have created a month by month guide or what you can sow in your vegetable garden. On this episode we will talk through the crops that you can plant now, even though it's the dead of winter. The list is short, but don't fear, spring is only a few weeks away.
28 Jun 2021
Basics of fertilising: what are nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium and how to add then to your garden
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are essential minerals responsible for the growth of different parts of your plants. Understanding their role will help you give your plants the right food at the right time. The Compots are refer to can be purchased at www.compot.com.au. Don't forget to use your discount code: GROWVEG and save 10%
8 Jun 2021
What is permaculture? And can you incorporate it into a suburban vegetable garden?
Our first guest on the podcast is Natalie from @living_the_dream_permaculture who is sharing with us ways to incorporate permaculture into an urban garden.
4 Jun 2021
Protecting your brassicas from caterpillars, cabbage moths and white butterflies
Caterpillars can decimate a brassica patch in the blink of an eye. But I have 3 simple ways you can prevent cabbage moths and white butterflies from laying their eggs on your plants.
4 Jun 2021
How to grow colossal cabbages
Hot tips on how to get your cabbages to grow great big and banging cabbages this winter. Includes positioning, how to prepare the soil, how to plant, preferable pH levels, how to make them ball up, how to fertilise, and how much water they need.
31 May 2021
10 tips to grow bountiful broccoli
My top 10 tips to grow the biggest and best broccoli you have ever harvested. Head over to www.growingvegetablesdownunder.com and check out the "Podcast" tab for more information on growing broccoli.
23 May 2021
What soil and nutrients to add to your new vegetable garden
You've set up your new garden beds, and now it's time to fill them. Listen in to the essential components for fertile soil, tips on what nutrients to add, and now to set up your soil up to retain moisture. The recipe for Diana's Dirt is at https://growingvegetablesdownunder.com/pages/filling-your-garden-bed. I also refer to my changed views on the use of water crystals. Check out that post here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=244346174067174&id=120305176471275
20 May 2021
What type of vegetable garden set up is right for you?
Torn between raised garden beds or an existing garden bed? What about container gardening? Vertical gardening? No dig gardening? Wicking beds? We will talk through the pros and cons so you know what's right for you.
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