Why are manure, compost and worm castings not enough to keep your organic food garden healthy and productive over the years? What else do you need and what is the best way to add that to your food garden?
The Food Garden Group Blog
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Try These Tomato Tricks
In Tasmania the first half of the season (Sep-Dec) is often too cool and cloudy for tomatoes to really prosper. The tricks below will help make your tomato plants more resilient, healthy and productive in our fickle climate.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sow these seeds or throw them out?
Should I sow seeds that were a left-over from last season, or is it best to discard left-overs and always use new seed? This blog post may help you make up your mind.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Garlic - Getting the basics right
Garlic is sometimes described as easy to grow, but that does not mean that you can plant your garlic cloves just anywhere and then they look after themselves until harvest time. This post discusses what to do to make your garlic really happy, so you maximise your chances of a great harvest.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Tasmanian Veggie Seed Suppliers
Find out where to buy reliable veggie garden seeds that are proven performers in Tasmania’s unique climate and soils.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Thinning Fruit: why, when and how
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Automating your Irrigation
Friday, September 20, 2024
Food Gardens and Wildlife
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Rosalie's food garden enclosure at South Hobart (Dec21) |