Climate Solution: Grow Food with Functioning Ecosystems
It's great that we are switching to organic and regenerative practices and building stronger local food systems. But let's get real. We won't solve the climate crisis until we find
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How to get rid of Weeds! – 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
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
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 -
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,
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
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
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
How to Grow Living Mulch: Helpful Tips
Nobody would dispute the value of mulch. But instead of bringing mulch in from somewhere else at cost, we're better off growing living mulch right where we need it!
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How to Grow Plants – That Look after Themselves
Wouldn't it be great to grow food that looks after itself - strong, healthy, and self-sufficient plants that produce food for us rather than insects? It's frustrating when our vegetables