Category Archives: time management

Support for home gardeners during COVID-19

Posted on March 22, 2020 by

Good morning gardeners, Amidst the current chaos I hope that you are finding an oasis of peace in your gardens. Perhaps a few of you may be just beginning your own garden and yet to discover what a source of … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Family, hanging out in the garden, pandemic, resilient gardening, time management, zones

November Garden Guide

Posted on November 12, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Family, fruit, hanging out in the garden, herbs, microclimates, resilient gardening, sustainable food, time management, vegetables

Events Calendar Update

Posted on February 12, 2015 by

Here’s a quick update on upcoming events – some workshops have been rescheduled around the weather and bookings. There are still places available in our first workshop for the year, Fruit Tree Pruning, Budding and Grafting, which is now on … Continue reading →

Posted in community, compost, courses, events, fruit, hanging out in the garden, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, soil, special offers, summer, sustainable food, time management, vegetables, wicking beds, workshops

Nadja’s Garden NEWSLETTER – January 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

WELCOME Happy 2015, gardeners, and welcome to the first Nadja’s Garden newsletter. Are you, like me, still bracing for the real summer heat to hit our gardens? So far this summer has brought a welcome holiday break to our family, … Continue reading →

Posted in community, courses, events, Family, fruit, hanging out in the garden, markets, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planting, propagating, resilient gardening, seeds, soil, summer, sustainable food, time management, vegetables

GARDEN WORKSHOPS FOR 2015

Posted on December 20, 2014 by

OK, the year’s not quite over yet, but in the next few weeks I’d like to put together a program of regular garden & permaculture workshops for next year. Some will be here at Warradale, and I’d like to offer … Continue reading →

Posted in community, courses, events, hanging out in the garden, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, propagating, seeds, time management, vegetables

Beginners’ Edible Organic Gardening course

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

“I got a raised garden bed for Christmas and I’m not sure what to do next…” “We just moved and we finally have room to grow some fruit and veg but it’s a bit overwhelming…” “I kill every plant that … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, community, courses, events, fruit, hanging out in the garden, permaculture principles, raised garden beds, seeds, soil, sustainable food, time management, vegetables

What now in Adelaide gardens?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

At last, a bit of relief from Adelaide’s recent heatwaves! So far this January has been the fourth-hottest on record. As I listen to the dry, papery remains of sweetcorn rustling in today’s strong wind, I’m pondering what would be … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, planning, planting, resilient gardening, soil, summer, time management, vegetables, water