How To Create a No-Dig Garden (using what you've got!)
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by Home Grown Happiness
1y ago
A no-dig vegetable garden is the easiest way to grow your own, delicious food. It's so simple to set up and your soil will never be healthier. A no-dig vegetable garden sounds pretty good, right? A vegetable patch with no back-breaking digging work. It’s as easy as it sounds too, but first I think it... Read On → The post How To Create a No-Dig Garden (using what you've got!) appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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October Garden To-Do List
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by Elien
3y ago
At the end of October, it will be Labour weekend in New Zealand. This is a time when those in warmer parts of New Zealand will go out and start planting summer seedlings. The chance of a late frost has lessened (though it's definitely not ruled out) and the weather will be warming up. However... Read More The post October Garden To-Do List appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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Early Spring in the Vegetable Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
Hi Spring! ? This month is an exciting one because we can start off more of our spring and summer seedlings ready for the future warmer weather. However, it's important not to get too ahead of things in regards to summer seeds, and remember that the soil outside is much too cold for any heat... Read More The post Early Spring in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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August In The Vegetable Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
Buds on deciduous trees are swelling, there's an abundance of citrus and spring bulbs are standing tall ready to show their faces (or in many cases, they already have!)  August feels so close to spring that you can practically smell it. However, icy nights and frozen mornings are a reminder that winter is definitely still... Read More The post August In The Vegetable Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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July in the Vegetable Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
To sow this month (direct or in trays): Asian greens, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce, silverbeet, spinach To plant from seedlings this month: Asian greens, strawberries, silverbeet, spinach It's mid-winter and anything planted now isn't going visibly grow much, but keep on planting if the weather permits. Once spring comes you'll be glad you... Read More The post July in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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June in the Garden - Winter To-Do List
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by Elien
3y ago
Sow from seed: Asian greens, broad beans, mustard, kale, peas, silverbeet, spinach Plant from seedlings: Asian greens, broccoli, cabbage, garlic, kale, mustard, shallots, silverbeet, spinach June will mark the shortest day of the year, which means a lot less sun for our gardens. The growth of our vegetables will slow down dramatically. Bear this in... Read More The post June in the Garden - Winter To-Do List appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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May In The Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
The last month of Autumn! In May the garden takes on a green theme but around me, the leaves of the deciduous trees and autumn flowers bring the colour. Seeds to sow now: rocket, kale, broad beans, bok choy, tatsoi, silverbeet, coriander, turnips, radish Plant from punnets now: cauliflower, kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, silverbeet, perpetual spinach... Read More The post May In The Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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April In The Vegetable Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
It's getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Less sunlight and warmth means our plants will slow down their growth, so a lot of what we plant in our garden now is really for spring. This month is a great time for planting trees, shrubs and spring bulbs. Seeds to sow now: asian greens,... Read More The post April In The Vegetable Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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Early Autumn in The Vegetable Garden
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by Elien
3y ago
Seeds to sow now: Broccoli, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, radish, silverbeet, spring onions, swedes, turnips Plant from punnets now: Broccoli, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, silverbeet, spring onions, spinach Preparing the Autumn Garden Early autumn is usually a time of abundant harvests in the vegetable patch. However, it's also a time... Read More The post Early Autumn in The Vegetable Garden appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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Late Summer Vegetable Garden - February Garden To Do List
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by Elien
3y ago
February, the last month of summer is here! The late summer vegetable garden is full of goodies to harvest and things to plant and sow. Time goes so quickly in the garden, especially when you plan around the seasons. There is always something to do or prepare for. To sow this month: Asian greens, Beetroot,... Read More The post Late Summer Vegetable Garden - February Garden To Do List appeared first on Home Grown Happiness ..read more
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