RAISED BEDS – Widths And Heights
This page explains how the width and heights of raised beds influence temperature, evaporation and accessibility. RAISED BED WIDTHS Ideally you should rarely step on
July 21, 2021
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Growing Pumpkins Using The Mound Method
For pumpkin seeds to germinate and pumpkin seedlings to flourish they need to be planted in well drained warm soil. One of the best ways
August 1, 2021
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PEST CONTROL: Slugs & Snails Part Two
DEFEND This page is part of the “DEFEND” section of the Three Ds Pest Control program, which is a gradual three stage approach to protect
July 5, 2020
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RAISED VEGETABLE BEDS – Advantages And Disadvantages
An excellent way to grow vegetables is in beds with raised borders, usually called raised beds. This page looks at both the advantages and disadvantages
June 27, 2021
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MONTHLY VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE: Mild Coastal & Warm Inland
This Mild Coastal & Warm Inland monthly planting guide is based on information drawn from six planting guides for South Eastern Australia, both contemporary and
February 22, 2021
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Seasonal Staged Mulching Of Vegetable Beds
Spreading mulch on vegetable beds offers many benefits, but mulch also has some negative side effects. The Seasonal Staged mulching process maximises the benefits of
May 25, 2021
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Using Commercially Grown Vegetable Seedlings
Using Commercially Grown Vegetable Seedlings There is nothing wrong with using commercially grown vegetable seedlings, especially if you are a novice gardener. But they have
September 8, 2020
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Mulching Materials
This page lists some of the more common mulching materials available. It is by no means a complete list, but all the mulches mentioned below
May 24, 2021
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The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Mulching Vegetable Beds
Mulching is the placing of organic matter, such as straw or Lucerne, on top of your garden soil. It is good for vegetable beds as
May 21, 2021
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SEASONAL BLOG – Musings On Growing Lettuces
If you are like me, older and of Anglo-Saxon heritage, you probably would have been brought up with the notion of lettuces as a summer
June 2, 2021
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ANNUAL VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE: Ballarat & District
This planting guide was put together by John Ditchburn with input from a number of experienced vegetable gardeners in the Ballarat area, only vegetables that
April 5, 2020
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Key Vegetables Planting Soil Temperature Guide
When it comes to planting vegetable seeds and seedlings arguably the most important thing to consider is the temperature of the soil. This page explains
August 3, 2020
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Keeping Couch Grass Out Of Vegetable Beds
If you have couch grass in the lawn next to your vegetable patch it is vital that you create a barrier between your beds and
April 30, 2021
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Removing Couch Grass
Couch is a tough perennial weed that, if left unchecked, can completely choke vegetable garden beds. This webpage offers some techniques to effectively remove it.
April 25, 2021
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Managing Weeds
Arguably the most common reason for people giving up growing vegetables is out of control weeds. But an efficiently managed vegetable patch requires much less
May 11, 2021
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SEASONAL BLOG – Pyrethrum Cost Comparison
If you have a large food garden then, there are cost savings to be made by buying consumables such as pesticides in larger quantities. An
March 24, 2021
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