Costa Georgiadis urges a local focus in Blitzin’ the Border permablitz plan
“Just going and introducing yourself to two other people here today is more valuable than anything I can say.”
Author: Adrian O'Hagan
Blitzing with you in the summer rain
It’s been an incredibly wet start to summer – the rains came down and threatened to wash away seedlings and streets alike! That hasn’t dampened our spirits however, and we’ve been super-proud to see...
We want to know about your soil!
You know when you get some really good soil? And you want to tell the world about it? We want you to share your soil stories with us – so we can shout them loud and proud with everyone!
Win a Bee Hamper!
Ho ho ho – we’re coming up to the season to be jolly! And thanks to the good folk at Ben’s Bees, we’ve got a ridiculously wholesome hamper to give away – check it...
Know your soil’s pH
PH is tested on a scale of zero to fourteen, with zero being very acidic and fourteen being very alkaline. Most plants grow best in soil with a fairly neutral PH, between six and seven.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a ridiculously easy-to-grow plant whose leaves, flowers and seeds are all edible! They also look good in the garden, repel aphids and perform a host of companion planting duties. We love ’em!
Testing your soil for drainage
When working with your garden is important to determine whether you have drainage problems or not – you don’t want to find yourself flooded, or with plants that have rotting feet!
Know your soil structure
In order to get the best out of your garden, it is important to learn as much as you can about your soil. It is after all the medium you will be growing all...
Blitzin round the suburbs, gonna eat me a lot of peaches
In the last month or so Spring has put on quite the show for us – we’ve seen bees swarm and chicks hatch… the apricots, peaches and apples are forming, we’ve already eaten our...
Seedwell volunteers needed
Are you passionate about gardening &/or permaculture? The Marist180 Skills Development Centre is looking for volunteers to support young people and the local community in the Seedwell Garden Project.
