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How to get rid of Weeds Forever! – A Remarkably Radical but Eco-logical Solution

Weeding is like mowing the lawn and washing the dishes - it's never-ending! There are more rewarding things to do with our time! There is a solution. Using them instead of

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Mycorrhizal Fungi: Hidden Eco-logical Heroes (Benefits Summary)

Everyone’s talking about the benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi. But have you found a useful resource summing up all the benefits? I haven’t. The information is scattered in scientific papers, books and

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How to Drought-Proof your Grazing Land

We are experiencing the worst droughts in our living memory. Usually, our response is to dig more dams, bores and water points, switch to rotational grazing practices and planned de-stocking.

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The most accomplished Perennial Vegetable Garden in Australia

Recently I got the chance to visit one of the best-designed Perennial Vegetable Garden in Australia and interviewed the creator - Frances Michaels from Green Harvest. Take a look -

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How to Choose Plants that Work – 3 Simple Steps

One of the most frustrating things about growing plants is their cost and propensity to fail! It can take hours of research to choose plants, whether we're growing salad greens,

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How to Reduce Fertiliser Costs

How can we reduce fertiliser costs? Alternatives like legumes, compost, and bio-fertilisers help, as does the use of technology like drones to reduce application rates. But we rarely investigate repairing

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Perennial Vegetables: What we can Learn from Nature

Do you grow Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, and Kale? Many of us do. But do you know that Sea Kale and Wild Cabbage are the source of all the

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Building Healthy Soil: What We Can Learn from Nature

The best way to build healthy soil is by mimicking how Nature maintains soils in similar growing conditions. Let me explain by sharing a story... A few years back, some students

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How to Grow Vegetables with Trees: Tips for Success

Growing trees is terrific. But how can we grow vegetables with trees? Alley cropping vegetables by growing them between rows of trees, shrubs, and perennial grasses improves the microclimate, reduces

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