Category Archives: hanging out in the garden

August Gardening Guide

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

HARVESTING Carrots and beetroot are fattening up nicely with all the rain we’ve had this month! Some of the citrus are now so juicy that their flavour is not as intense as usual, so a few extra herbs in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, fruit, hanging out in the garden, maintenance, permaculture principles, planning, planting, vegetables, winter

Part 2 of “There’s an Apex Predator in my Garden”

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

In Monday’s post I explored the concept that humans are the ‘apex predators’ of the urban landscape and that we can use this privileged status to do environmental good instead of harm – but that to do so, perhaps we need … Continue reading →

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There’s an apex predator in my garden…

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

I presented this concept at City of Marion’s ‘Common Thread‘ sustainability series earlier this month. Today I’ll introduce you to Part One. This is my Mum. Her name is Sally. You might have met her around the traps. She’s usually surrounded by a … Continue reading →

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Kick-start your kitchen garden in May

Posted on May 11, 2016 by
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May Gardening Guide – Mediterranean climate

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Welcome back, my old friend May, with your drizzling rains and your shorter days! With your soft sun inviting me out to play! Other old friends are back too, like soursobs and thistles – they do no harm, but to … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, community, events, Food, fruit, hanging out in the garden, maintenance, markets, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, planting, sustainable food, vegetables, weeds | 1 Comment

Productive gardens: a permaculture approach

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

This Wednesday evening at Marion Cultural Centre I’ll be presenting “Productive Gardens: a permaculture approach”. What’s T-Rex got to do with it? Come along and find out. It’s a free event, with presentation followed by an interactive segment. Arrive 6.45 … Continue reading →

Posted in community, courses, ethics, events, Food, hanging out in the garden, Local food, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, resilient gardening, sustainable food, workshops

April Gardening Guide – Mediterranean climate

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

I find April the mellowest month of the year. The days are short enough now and the sun mild enough to really enjoy soaking up some rays, while there’s still a great range of garden snacks to graze on. While … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, fruit, hanging out in the garden, Local food, microclimates, permaculture principles, planning, planting, sustainable food, vegetables