1st February 2011
Explains three methods that I have used to keep earwig numbers down without the use of pesticides.
Practical workshop on how to save vegetable seeds.  Will be conducted at Ballarat Community Garden.



  1st December 2011
Explains how to use polypipe mini stakes as well as polypipe hoops with bird netting over them to deter birds.

  1st November 2011
This section lists a set of things that you should consider to help you chose the best fruit and nut trees for your gardening needs.

  1st October 2011
Revised and updated section on water zones showing six examples of water zones.
Details of a tour of my urban food garden which will look at the broader aspects of food garden design and management.  
New review and link in the Useful Links section to The Italian Gardener website.


  1st September 2011
Explains the three key functions of fruit and not trees.



  1st August 2011
Gives step by step instructions on how to build a wooden raised vegetable bed frame.
This page looks at heights and widths for raised beds.
Gives details of seedling workshop for people living in the Ballarat area.