Category Archives: sustainable food

November Garden Guide

Posted on November 12, 2017 by compostcorner

The countdown to Christmas has started. The usual end-of-year round of social and family events, shopping, school celebrations, reports, awards, and expectations to have our homes, gardens, families and lives in perfect order to be showcased, and all the loose … Continue reading →

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Not the July Garden Guide (or ‘The Ugly Fruit’)

Posted on July 7, 2017 by compostcorner

We made it! We’re past the winter solstice and the days are getting longer again. But the good news pretty much ends there, because now the proper cold sets in and only the diehard gardeners are still at it. I’ll … Continue reading →

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February Garden Guide

Posted on January 29, 2017 by compostcorner

Just one sleep to go until the new school year. Not that anyone’s counting. Tomorrow I will remember just how short the working day is when it’s squeezed between school drop-off and pick-up and moth-holed with appointments, and I’ll remember … Continue reading →

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Great big garden tour – and November guide

Posted on October 28, 2016 by compostcorner

I promised a virtual tour of our garden in lieu of the open day which was cancelled recently, and here it is. It seems the weather agreed with the decision to call off the event, as it ended up raining … Continue reading →

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October Garden Guide for Adelaide

Posted on October 8, 2016 by compostcorner

If there’s one thing we can rely on in spring, it’s unpredictable weather. Calm and sunny one day, howling gales and torrential rain the next. Looking back at last October’s pictures I saw cherries ripening on my tree, while this … Continue reading →

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June Gardening Guide – Mediterranean Climate

Posted on May 31, 2016 by compostcorner

HARVESTING In keeping with recent trends, Adelaide has had a warm May, with the nights especially remaining warmer than usual. Hence warmth has remained in the soil and plants that I might usually have replaced by now have just kept … Continue reading →

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There’s an apex predator in my garden…

Posted on May 23, 2016 by compostcorner

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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May Gardening Guide – Mediterranean climate

Posted on May 3, 2016 by compostcorner

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 →

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Productive gardens: a permaculture approach

Posted on May 2, 2016 by compostcorner

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 →

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April Gardening Guide – Mediterranean climate

Posted on April 4, 2016 by compostcorner

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 →

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