Category Archives: zones

A very peaceful Easter

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

Happy Easter, Adelaide. It’s a strange one, I know, without camping and all the gatherings that usually go on, but maybe a time to reshape (not lose) some of the rituals that mark our seasons and cultures. And to do … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, Family, fermenting, Food, gifts, hanging out in the garden, pandemic, zones

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 3, 2014 by

Zone 0: Spring cleaning is largely over, and yielded great opportunities to share no-longer-needed items with the community, as well as providing loads of carbon-rich compost material (i.e. paperwork)… Zone 1: Tomato and capsicum seedlings have gone back into our … Continue reading →

Posted in fruit, native plants, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, planting, raised garden beds, spring, vegetables, vertical gardens, water, zones

October Garden Guide – Mediterranean Climate

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

Zone 0: Planning in the home zone…designs for a natural playground for preschoolers, a grown-ups’ haven and an irrigation system for busy new parents…workshops…spring cleaning… Zone 1: Perennial herbs are making their spring comeback: mint, sage, thyme are all taking … Continue reading →

Posted in permaculture design, permaculture principles, spring, vegetables, water, zones