Vegetable Gardening

diy garden trellis in raised garden beds

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 your garden without needing more space. I am constantly on a mission to make the most of the space I have, and these DIY garden trellises have been such an easy way to double my veggie patch space.  With...
If you want to fill your garden with fresh food this spring but don’t have much room, annual edible climbers are your secret weapon for vertical abundance

What to Do With Fennel Fronds – 15+ Easy Ideas & Recipes

If you’ve ever grown fennel, you’ll know it’s a plant that just keeps on giving! But what do you do with all the Fennel Fronds/ Leaves? When you buy Fennel, the fronds are usually cut off (like most food at the shops 50% or more of the plant is wasted!) so it's not an...
The #1 Mistake That Causes Sweet Potatoes to Grow Leaves But No Tubers

The #1 Mistake That Causes Sweet Potatoes to Grow Leaves But No Tubers

Sweet potatoes are one of those plants that can make you feel like a very successful gardener… right up until you actually try to harvest them, and then it's just leafy sweet potatoes with no tubers...They are fantastic edible ground covers as the vines take off fast. They...
best vegetables to plant in autumn

15 Best Vegetables to Plant in Autumn For Perth Gardens + Growing Tips

If you’re looking for the best vegetables to plant in autumn in Perth (zone 10b), these 15 vegetables and herbs will set your garden up for a productive season. After months of trying to keep the garden alive through relentless heat, autumn gardening in Perth feels like a...