1st March 2010
Raspberry Vinegar Cordial Terrific raspberry cordial recipe
New Zealand Spinach Versatile perennial vegetable that is a great substitute for spinach
Poly Water Tanks Looks at the advantages and disadvantages of installing Polyethylene water tanks.

  1st February 2010
Dramm Water Wand Explains the benefits of using a Dramm watering wand for hand watering.
Open Drum Water tanks Looks at the merits of using small open drum water tanks to collect and store rainwater.  Great for people on a low budget, renting or living in temporary accommodation.
Water Zones Revisits the subject of water zones.  Water zoning is the method of clustering your plants depending on their water needs.

  1st January 2010
How to make an aquarium heater propagation hot box Explains how to make a heated propagation box using an aquarium heater.
Heated seedling propagation boxes  Compares three heated seedling propagation boxes I have used

  1st December 2009
The advantages and disadvantages of styrofoam seedling propagation boxes  Explains the various advantages and disadvantages of a styrofoam seedling propagation box.

The advantages and disadvantages of commercial seedling propagation boxes  Explains the various advantages and disadvantages of commercially made seedling propagation box that is commonly available in Australian nurseries and hardware stores.

  1st November 2009
How to set up a Styrofoam Seedling Hotbox  Explains how to set up a styrofoam seedling hotbox and the materials required.
  1st October 2009
Seedling Propagation  New section started that looks at the various aspects of seedling propagation.  I intend to further add to it over the next couple of months.
Seedling Transplant Chart  Chart outlining the degrees of difficulty involved in transplanting various vegetable seedlings.
Commercial Seedlings  Looks at the pros and cons of using commercially grown seedlings.


  1st September 2009
Workshops & Talks Page  New section that lists upcoming workshops and talks.