Urban Permaculture Gardening
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 garden slows…
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…
Why Your Passionfruit Flowers but Doesn’t Fruit – And How to Fix It
If your passionfruit vine is covered in flowers but not producing fruit,…
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…
When to Prune Feijoa Trees to Reduce Size and Maximise Fruit Crops
As a Kiwi living in Perth, Feijoas (also called pineapple guavas here…
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…
Dwarf vs Standard Fruit Trees: What You Need to Know for Small Gardens
Wondering whether to plant a dwarf or standard fruit tree? This guide…
20 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees and Plants for a Productive Edible Garden
Don’t want to wait for homegrown fruits? Plant these 20 fast-growing fruits…
How to Stop Grass Growing in Garden Beds — The Natural Way
Grass is one of the biggest challenges when turning a backyard into…
How to Grow Your Own Groceries and Replace Supermarket Staples in Your Garden
Your home garden can do more than just look nice… You can…
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 garden –…
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 to protect…
Vertical Gardening: The Best Annual Edible Climbers to Plant in Spring
Annual Climbing Vines to Plant in Spring If you want to fill…
How to Control Bugs in Your Veggie Garden – 6 Easy & Natural Solutions
Simple, Spray-Free Solutions for Veggie Garden Pest Problems Just when you think…
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 grow fruit,” This…
How to Grow a Lemonade Tree – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow a Lemonade Tree Learn how to grow a Lemonade…
Growing an Urban Food Forest on Less Than 1/5 Acre – Autumn Garden Tour
Welcome to my urban food forest garden in Perth, Australia. It’s currently…
17 Fruits That Grow on Vines (Perfect for Vertical Gardening)
Do you want to grow more fruit and utilise vertical space? Then…
Top 10 Edible Ground Covers for Living Mulch
Edible ground covers are a crucial element in any permaculture or food…
Edible Canna: A Sustainable and Productive Permaculture Plant
Edible canna or Queensland Arrowroot (Canna edulis) is a highly resilient, fast-growing…
100 ways to make money from your Garden or Homestead
Turn Your Garden or Homestead into a Profitable Venture Are you dreaming…
Removing a Citrus Tree: Why I Cut Down My Most Productive Lemon Tree
There’s a big change happening in the food forest… and honestly, this…
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 changers in…
How to Build a Mini Wildlife Pond: 1.5-Year Update & Lessons Learned
Creating a mini wildlife pond is one of the best ways to…
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden Naturally
Ladybugs (also called ladybirds) are incredible beneficial insects that play a vital…
What Fruit Trees & Edible Plants to Avoid Planting in the Ground!
From invasive root systems to aggressive self-seeding, I will share why urban…
What Edible Plants to Grow for Mulch to Improve Sandy Soil
Gardening in sandy soil can be a challenge, especially in hot, dry…
Pigeon Pea: A Versatile Permaculture Powerhouse
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing shrub that thrives in…
How to Grow Kumquat – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Kumquat Learn how to grow Kumquat trees at home…
Creating a small wildlife pond in the garden
Wildlife and beneficial insects are key to creating a sustainable self-sufficient garden….
How to make nutrient-rich DIY liquid fertilisers
Liquid fertilizers are a great way to regularly add nutrients to the…
How to Grow Feijoa / Pineapple Guava – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Feijoa Learn how to grow Feijoa and what to…
Shady situations: How to grow food in a shady garden 🌿 Homegrown Podcast
Our gardens will inevitably get shadier as mature trees start to grow….
How to Grow Passionfruit – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to grow Passionfruit Passionfruit are a prolific edible climber that produces…
10 Perennial Edible Climbing Vines for productive gardens
Edible Climbing Vines help maximize growing space and double the amount of…
10 ACTIONABLE STEPS to help you achieve your sustainable homestead GOALS
Do you have big dreams and sustainable homestead goals to grow food…
22 heat-tolerant edible plants to grow in HOT full-sun locations
Do you have areas that get very hot, full sun, and nothing…
Propagating and Cuttings Workshop
Join me for our December live Workshop/ masterclass taking cuttings and propagating…
Garden to Gift – Sustainable DIY gifting ideas
Gift-giving doesn’t need to be expensive, stressful, or hard! These sustainable DIY…
Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Urban Food Forest Garden
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance garden that produces food year-round, attracts…
Bonus masterclass: Companion Planting and Spacing
Free bonus masterclass Learn how to maximise your edible gardens and grow…
Setting up a Backyard Worm Farm
Worms are an amazing addition to a self-sufficient homestead as they turn…
18 Lettuce Substitutes to eat all year round
It’s no secret in Australia and New Zealand that the price of…
How to Grow Calendula – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Calendula Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy edible flower…
How to Grow Cabbage – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Cabbage Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a classic staple winter…
Sustainable Gardening HACKS for Time-Poor Gardeners
10 Sustainable Gardening hacks to ensure your garden is quick and easy…
10 Edible Plants to Sow in March – Autumn Garden
These 10 edible plants to sow in March will get your Autumn…
10 tips to Produce more Food from your Edible Home Garden
Today I’m going to share with you 10 tips to grow more…
Beginners Guide to Edible Perennial Plants
Perennial plants are an investment in your future food production. Perennials grow back each year and provide long-term sustainable harvests.
Dried Banana Peel Fertilizer
Turn leftover Banana peels into a natural dried banana fertilizer to grow…
8 Medicinal Herbs that are Perfect Companion Plants
Diversity is so important for creating a thriving and sustainable edible garden….
How to Grow Watermelon – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Watermelon Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is easy to grow in home…
How to Build Healthy Soil for a Sustainable Garden
Healthy soil grows healthy plants Soil is the KEY to a healthy,…
Beginners Guide to Edible Flowers
Edible flowers offer so many beneficial relationships within a home garden. When creating a sustainable
How to Choose a New Fruit Tree?
Choosing a new fruit tree is exciting, daunting, and at times, overwhelming…
10 ways to become more Self-sufficient right NOW
10 ways to become more self-sufficient right now! Start small but start…
Harvesting from my Sustainable Permaculture Garden
July Garden Harvest Welcome to my garden in July. It is the…
Winter Gardening Guide Perth: What to Plant, Grow & Harvest This Winter
Winter is one of the most productive (and busiest) seasons in the…
15 Easy Organic Fertilizers to Make at Home
Make these Easy Organic Fertilizers at home using everyday ingredients so that…
How to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants – Two Simple Steps
Easy Steps to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants Easy steps on how to…
Growing Staple Base Crops for Self-Sufficiency
Growing Base Crops On a journey to grow your own food and…
Urban Permaculture Garden Tour 2021
Autumn is often a slow time in my urban permaculture garden. Summer…
8 Ways to Grow and Purchase Toxic Free Fruit and Vegetables
Growing your own homegrown fruit and vegetables does not automatically equal natural,…
DIY Greenhouse Built from Recycled Windows
Greenhouse Goals!! I was lucky enough to have recently been home to…
12 Reasons to Start Growing Sweet Potatoes
Growing Sweet Potatoes / Kūmara (Ipomoea batatas) in your home garden is…
Grow Food From Cuttings
Grow food from cuttings and boost your garden’s sustainability. Do you want…
Gardening with Water Restrictions – Water-Saving Tips
Keep your garden alive during summer droughts Water is a crucial part…
Make your own Weed Tea Fertiliser
Turn this common GARDEN PROBLEM into something AMAZING! So you can Grow…
Growing Nasturtiums
About Nasturtiums My nasturtiums are abundant again for the Autumn/ Winter season…
Urban Permaculture Garden Tour
Hi everyone! Welcome to my FIRST ever Urban Permaculture Garden tour! See…
How to keep plants alive in a heatwave
When I first started gardening here I remember googling ” how to…
Natural Pest Management
I much prefer offering natural and sustainable solutions rather than a pointless…
10 Best Edible Plants for Shade: Thriving Crops for Shade Gardens
Can You Grow Edible Plants in the Shade? Absolutely! Growing edible plants…
