How To Make a Quick and Easy DIY Garden Trellis to Grow More Food Vertically
Growing vertically is one of the easiest ways to harvest more food from…
How to Care for a Worm Farm in Winter (and Keep Producing Free Fertiliser)
Winter is usually when worm farms get forgotten….Everything in the…
What to Do With Fennel Fronds – 15+ Easy Ideas & Recipes
If you’ve ever grown fennel, you’ll know it’s a plant…
Why Your Passionfruit Flowers but Doesn’t Fruit – And How to Fix It
If your passionfruit vine is covered in flowers but not…
The #1 Mistake That Causes Sweet Potatoes to Grow Leaves But No Tubers
Sweet potatoes are one of those plants that can make…
When to Prune Feijoa Trees to Reduce Size and Maximise Fruit Crops
As a Kiwi living in Perth, Feijoas (also called pineapple…
15 Best Vegetables to Plant in Autumn For Perth Gardens + Growing Tips
If you’re looking for the best vegetables to plant in…
Dwarf vs Standard Fruit Trees: What You Need to Know for Small Gardens
Wondering whether to plant a dwarf or standard fruit tree?…
20 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees and Plants for a Productive Edible Garden
Don’t want to wait for homegrown fruits? Plant these 20…
How to Stop Grass Growing in Garden Beds — The Natural Way
Grass is one of the biggest challenges when turning a…
How to Grow Your Own Groceries and Replace Supermarket Staples in Your Garden
Your home garden can do more than just look nice……
How to Create Windbreaks to Reduce Heat Stress and Protect Your Garden This Summer
In hot climates, heat isn’t the only thing stressing your…
How to Protect Your Garden from Heat in a Hot Climate (And Keep It Thriving All Year)
If your garden struggles every summer, you’re not alone! Trying…
Vertical Gardening: The Best Annual Edible Climbers to Plant in Spring
Annual Climbing Vines to Plant in Spring If you want…
How to Control Bugs in Your Veggie Garden – 6 Easy & Natural Solutions
Simple, Spray-Free Solutions for Veggie Garden Pest Problems Just when…
How to Grow More Fruit in Less Space – 5 Practical Tips That Work
If you’ve ever thought… “I wish I had more space to…
How to Make Lemon Zest Sprinkles – Low-Waste Citrus Hack
If you’ve ever juiced a bunch of lemons and felt…
Kumquat and Custard Scrolls – What to Make with Kumquats
Kumquat and custard scrolls are delicious! If you have a…
How to Grow a Lemonade Tree – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow a Lemonade Tree Learn how to grow…
How to Grow Papaya – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Payaya Learn how to grow Papaya (Carica…
Growing an Urban Food Forest on Less Than 1/5 Acre – Autumn Garden Tour
Welcome to my urban food forest garden in Perth, Australia….
17 Fruits That Grow on Vines (Perfect for Vertical Gardening)
Do you want to grow more fruit and utilise vertical…
Top 10 Edible Ground Covers for Living Mulch
Edible ground covers are a crucial element in any permaculture…
Edible Canna: A Sustainable and Productive Permaculture Plant
Edible canna or Queensland Arrowroot (Canna edulis) is a highly…
100 ways to make money from your Garden or Homestead
Turn Your Garden or Homestead into a Profitable Venture Are…
Removing a Citrus Tree: Why I Cut Down My Most Productive Lemon Tree
There’s a big change happening in the food forest… and…
Chop and Drop Mulching: Why the Best Free Fertilizer is already in your Garden!
Why Start Using Chop-and-Drop Mulching? One of the biggest game…
How to Build a Mini Wildlife Pond: 1.5-Year Update & Lessons Learned
Creating a mini wildlife pond is one of the best…
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden Naturally
Ladybugs (also called ladybirds) are incredible beneficial insects that play…
What Fruit Trees & Edible Plants to Avoid Planting in the Ground!
From invasive root systems to aggressive self-seeding, I will share…
What Edible Plants to Grow for Mulch to Improve Sandy Soil
Gardening in sandy soil can be a challenge, especially in…
Pigeon Pea: A Versatile Permaculture Powerhouse
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing shrub that…
Avocado Chocolate Tart with Candied Mint Leaves
Rich, creamy, and dairy-free decadence straight from the garden. If…
How to Grow Avocado – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Avocado Learn how to grow Avocado (Persea…
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus Spears
Quick-pickled asparagus is one of my favourite ways to preserve…
Asparagus with Radish Top Chimichurri, toasted Seeds and Dates
Fresh seared Asparagus topped with a delicious flavour-packed Radish top…
How to Grow Asparagus – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Asparagus Learn how to grow Asparagus and…
Easy Kumquat Jam Recipe – A Simple Way to Preserve Kumquats
If you grow kumquats (or cumquats), you probably know how…
How to Grow Kumquat – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Kumquat Learn how to grow Kumquat trees…
Creating a small wildlife pond in the garden
Wildlife and beneficial insects are key to creating a sustainable…
Sautéed Rainbow Chard on Toast with Feta, Crispy Sage and Pickled Onions
Sautéed Rainbow Chard is a quick and easy way to…
How to Grow Sage – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb found in many home gardens. Sage is known for its soft fleshy leaves and has a long history in plant medicine. Sage is a great addition to your kitchen garden due to its culinary flavour-enhancing qualities along with a long list of medicinal values.
How to make nutrient-rich DIY liquid fertilisers
Liquid fertilizers are a great way to regularly add nutrients…
How to Grow Feijoa / Pineapple Guava – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Feijoa Learn how to grow Feijoa and…
Shady situations: How to grow food in a shady garden 🌿 Homegrown Podcast
Our gardens will inevitably get shadier as mature trees start…
How to Make Spinach Wraps – Easy, Healthy & Gluten-Free Recipe
Looking for a healthy, homemade wrap alternative? These DIY spinach…
How to Grow Bottle Gourd – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Bottle Gourd Explore how to grow Bottle…
Strawberry Guava and Apple Fruit Leather
If you are growing Strawberry Guava you will almost certainly…
Crispy Queensland Arrowroot Chips
Extra crunchy chips using the Queensland Arrowroot or Canna Edulis….
How to Grow Guava – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to grow Guava Learn how to grow Guava and…
How to Grow Passionfruit – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to grow Passionfruit Passionfruit are a prolific edible climber…
10 Perennial Edible Climbing Vines for Productive Gardens
Edible Climbing Vines help maximize growing space and double the…
Simple Homemade Green Curry Paste with Fresh Garden Herbs
Making your own homemade green curry paste is so easy!…
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Leaves Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious, nutrient-packed way to use…
Zucchini Wrapped Haloumi on Rosemary Skewers
These Zucchini wrapped haloumi skewers are so delicious and easy…
10 ACTIONABLE STEPS to help you achieve your sustainable homestead GOALS
Do you have big dreams and sustainable homestead goals to…
22 heat-tolerant edible plants to grow in HOT full-sun locations
Do you have areas that get very hot, full sun,…
Propagating and Cuttings Workshop
Join me for our December live Workshop/ masterclass taking cuttings…
Garden to Gift – Sustainable DIY gifting ideas
Gift-giving doesn’t need to be expensive, stressful, or hard! These…
NZ Spinach Gnocchi with Crispy Potato Skins
Soft pillowy spinach gnocchi with crispy potato skins. Serve with…
Simple Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce – From Fresh Tomatoes
There is nothing quite like homemade tomato sauce… especially when…
Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Urban Food Forest Garden
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance garden that produces food…
Bonus masterclass: Companion Planting and Spacing
Free bonus masterclass Learn how to maximise your edible gardens…
Loaded Kale Hummus with Crispy Kale Chips
Creamy hummus loaded with crispy kale chips and edible flowers,…
Homemade Loquat Sweet Chilli Jam
Loquat trees are incredibly productive, often producing more fruit than…
Orange and Thyme Botanical Shortbread
Beautiful and delicious floral shortbread with subtle flavours of orange…
Calendula and Lemon-infused Sugar and Salts
Calendula-infused salts or sugars make perfect gifts from the garden….
How to Grow Calendula – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Calendula Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy…
Cabbage Steaks with Roasted Beetroot Garlic Sauce
Cabbage steaks are one of the easiest ways to turn…
Beet Sauerkraut Recipe: Easy Fermented Cabbage, Beet and Carrot Kraut
Post updated 26th June 2026 Beet sauerkraut is a simple way…
Japanese Cabbage Pancake – Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a delicious cabbage dish similar to a fritter…
How to Grow Cabbage – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Cabbage Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a classic…
Sustainable Gardening HACKS for Time-Poor Gardeners
10 Sustainable Gardening hacks to ensure your garden is quick…
Homemade Mint and Rosemary Sauce – Easy Garden to Plate Recipe
Homemade Mint and Rosemary Sauce is so easy to make,…
Rocket, Zucchini, Pea and Mint Green Salad
Green salads are a staple in any homegrown, garden-to-plate lifestyle…
Creamy Roast Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Pumpkin Leaves
This Creamy Roast Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate comfort food….
Roasted Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds make a delicious snack…
Roast Radish and Carrot Salad with Radish Top Chimichurri
Delicious Roast Radish and Carrot Salad with Radish Top Chimichurri…
Homemade Chimichurri Sauce with Garden Herbs: A Zero-Waste Recipe
Chimichurri sauce is one of the easiest ways to transform…
Banana Layer Cake with Avocado Chocolate Mousse
What do Banana, Zucchini, and Avocado have in common? They…
10 tips to Produce more Food from your Edible Home Garden
Today I’m going to share with you 10 tips to…
Edible Perennial Plants for a Low-Maintenance Food Forest
Perennial plants are an investment in your future food production. Perennials grow back each year and provide long-term sustainable harvests.
Simple Homemade Pickled Red Onions (Quick + Delicious)
This simple homemade pickled red onion recipe is so easy…
How to Grow Bananas – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Bananas Learn tips and tricks on how…
Quick Sweet & Sour Turmeric Refrigerator Pickles
Make the most of your abundant Cucumber harvest with these…
8 Medicinal Herbs that are Perfect Companion Plants
Diversity is so important for creating a thriving and sustainable…
Easy Chocolate-Dipped Watermelon Pops – Healthy Summer Treat
These Chocolate Dipped Watermelon Pops are the ultimate summer treat….
Mojito Watermelon Jerky Recipe – Dehydrated Watermelon with Mint & Lime
If you’ve ever ended up with a massive watermelon that’s…
How to Grow Watermelon – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Watermelon Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is easy to grow…
How to Build Healthy Soil for a Sustainable Garden
Healthy soil grows healthy plants Soil is the KEY to…
Beginners Guide to Edible Flowers
Edible flowers offer so many beneficial relationships within a home garden. When creating a sustainable
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Cauliflower steaks are one of the easiest ways to turn…
Roasted Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic Yoghurt Dressing
Broccolini or Broccoli is in abundance during the winter months…
Stirfry Broccoli with Tamari, Chilli and Garlic
This Stirfry Broccoli dish is super quick and easy to…
10 ways to become more Self-sufficient right NOW
10 ways to become more self-sufficient right now! Start small…
Harvesting from my Sustainable Permaculture Garden
July Garden Harvest Welcome to my garden in July. It…
Winter Gardening Guide Perth: What to Plant, Grow & Harvest This Winter
Winter is one of the most productive (and busiest) seasons…
15 Easy Organic Fertilizers to Make at Home
Make these Easy Organic Fertilizers at home using everyday ingredients…
How to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants – Two Simple Steps
Easy Steps to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants Easy steps on…
8 Ways to Grow and Purchase Toxic Free Fruit and Vegetables
Growing your own homegrown fruit and vegetables does not automatically…
DIY Greenhouse Built from Recycled Windows
Greenhouse Goals!! I was lucky enough to have recently been…
12 Reasons to Start Growing Sweet Potatoes for Self-sufficiency
Growing Sweet Potatoes / Kūmara (Ipomoea batatas) in your home…
Gardening with Water Restrictions – Water-Saving Tips
Keep your garden alive during summer droughts Water is a…
Nasturtium Bread Roll Recipe
Nasturtium Bread Rolls are bright, vibrant and all-natural colouring. Create…
How to Make Color-Changing Unicorn Noodles Naturally
Colour-changing unicorn noodles are a simple but magical kitchen experiment…
Nasturtium Capers Recipe: Easy Refrigerator Pickles from the Garden
If your nasturtiums are starting to slightly take over the garden…this…
Nasturtium Leaf Mini Quiche (My Most Popular Nasturtium Recipe)
These nasturtium leaf mini quiches are a quick, easy way…
10 Best Edible Plants for Shade: Thriving Crops for Shade Gardens
Can You Grow Edible Plants in the Shade? Absolutely! Growing…
Nasturtium Wraps with Green Papaya Salad
Nasturtium wraps with green papaya salad, Haloumi, garden greens, and…
Botanical Crackers | Homemade Crackers with Edible Flowers and Herbs
Post updates 27th June 2026 Homemade Botanical Crackers These Flower,…
Nasturtium Leaf Salt | Make your own Flavoured Salt
Delicious and beautiful Nasturtium Leaf Salt is a great way…
