In hot climates, heat isn’t the only thing stressing your garden - create windbreaks to reduce heat stress and protect your garden this summer. Here in my Perth garden, summer...
If your garden struggles every summer, you’re not alone! Trying to protect your garden from Heat in a hot climate, especially in places like Perth... is tough! The sun is so...
Looking for a healthy, homemade wrap alternative? These DIY spinach sushi wraps are a delicious and nutritious way to use up garden greens and create quick, wholesome meals....
These Zucchini wrapped haloumi skewers are so delicious and easy to make! Marinated in my favourite green sauce plus the Rosemary flavour also infuses during cooking. I made this...
Do you have areas that get very hot, full sun, and nothing seems to survive? These 22 heat-tolerant edible plants to grow in HOT full-sun locations will help you grow productive...
Lemon balm has calming and soothing properties that can reduce stress and anxiety. This refreshing summer drink may help you chill out and unwind. Nothing beats an iced cold...
Soft pillowy spinach gnocchi with crispy potato skins. Serve with herbed butter or the simple roasted tomato sauce recipe. Delicious! Unlike most spinach varieties the NZ Spinach...
There is nothing quite like the taste of homemade tomato sauce! This recipe is so easy - basically, just cook and blitz and you have the most incredible tomato sauce to pour over...
Cucumber salad is a quick and easy way to use up your summer harvests. This salad is a light and refreshing side dish that would go great with any summer BBQ or rice dish....
Make the most of your abundant Cucumber harvest with these delicious, quick, and easy refrigerator pickles. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and the Apple Cider Vinegar...
Zucchini are ready and abundant during the warmer months of summer which co-insides with a season of celebrations and events. This Lemon and Poppy Seed Zucchini cake is perfect...
Summer is a busy time in the garden and also in life! It can often feel overwhelming with harvesting, watering, and generally trying to keep your garden alive during hot periods,...
Zucchini are one of my favourite vegetables to grow because of their ease to grow and abundant harvests. They are such generous plants! The best thing about growing an abundance...
Crackers are such an easy snack to grab and these Super Seed Crackers are also very easy to make. Having easy staple recipes on hand can help you make the most out of your...
Celebrate summer with these delicious watermelon choc-tops. Indulge in a sweet treat without all the added refined sugars. These watermelon choc-tops can be made frozen for an...
Watermelon salsa is a refreshing and delicious addition to any summer BBQ. Serve with grilled Fish, Chicken, Fritters, Tofu, or Haloumi. This salsa is so quick and easy to make...
Watermelon jerky or dehydrated watermelon is a great way to use and preserve your leftover or excess watermelon. Some watermelon can grow to over 25kg! That's a whole lot of...
Plant of The Month Info Card Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is easy to grow in home gardens and provides large amounts of delicious fruit. Sweet and bursting with juice,...
Rainbow slaw not only looks amazing but it's also packed full of nutrients. Just like planting diversity creates a healthy garden, eating diversely also has many health benefits....
Edible flowers offer so many beneficial relationships within a home garden. When creating a sustainable
Plant of The Month Info Card Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are beautiful, edible flowers that can grow well in any garden. Sunflowers just like their name suggest, brighten up...
Keep your garden alive during summer droughts Water is a crucial part of any thriving garden and during summer many towns will experience water restrictions and droughts. This...
When I first started gardening here I remember googling " how to keep plants alive in a heatwave?" 😅 Welcome to Perth summer gardening! I have always struggled with how hot it...
Zucchini season is in full swing and I am trying to make as many different recipes as I can to learn how to get the most out of harvests. These White Chocolate and Raspberry...