Getting The Soil Right Project 1 — Operation Veggie Patch — Part 2 The seeds planted last month were growing nicely but it had definitely got to the point where they needed to be planted in the veggie patch before they outgrew their little eggshell pots. The raised...
Starting with seeds And so it begins. We’re turning our Adelaide, suburban, nutrient deficient and pretty straggly back yard into what will hopefully be an edible wonderland. But we’re not doing it alone. We have experts to assist in making this possible....
High Soil pH? Bin the test kit and don’t panic! Phil Barnet from ProAg is a very clever Adelaide based soil professional that Jeffries calls upon when we need to know even more about soil! I regularly hear from stressed gardeners and landscapers who have tested soil...
Diary of a brown-thumb What’s a brown-thumb? We’ve all heard of a green-thumb – that person who has the ability to just get the green stuff ‘right’ in the garden (we secretly believe that they are just the ones who remember to water...
How does your soil health stack up? Soil health refers to the physical, mineral and biological condition of the soil and its potential to sustain biological functioning, absorb water and promote plant and animal nutrition and health. Healthy soils are better able to...
Home grown Tomato secrets 1. Choose a bright and airy spot Plant tomatoes – leaving room between plants for air to circulate – where they will get at least 10 hours of light per day during the summer season. 2. Rotate your crop The key to keeping a healthy...