DIY Compost Tumbler Its one of the most handy things to have if you are keen to grow your own food. But a commercial one can set you back quite a few dollars. Why spend on that if you can make it for cents in the dollar from recycled goods. Composting is a great way to reduce landfill and makes use of everything that comes onto your property.If you only need ... Read More
Survival with weeds, if you know how.
Survival and weeds, what do they have in common? Even if you aren't in an environment where you need to protect yourself physically or caught in a disaster, a simple walk in the forest and lead to the need to know some simple bush medicine, remedies or food.One of the more common weeds you will come across in the bush is stinging nettle. They have a multitude of medicinal ... Read More
Permaculture and Sustainability
For those who may be new to organic gardening, permaculture may be an unfamiliar term, or perhaps one that you've heard of but not read up on yet. Permaculture, in its broadest definition, is a type of ecological and environmental design that develops as a self-maintained agricultural system, modeled on natural ecosystems.As author, scientist and teacher Bill Mollison ... Read More
How to Compost to benefit your garden
Compost – there are so many benefits of it... Whether you're looking for a more natural solution to dispose of grass clipping and food waste, or you want to cultivate rich feed for your garden, compost is the way to go...But how do you get started? While composting can get quite detailed (if you want it to) it's pretty simple to begin, and you can make it as elaborate or ... Read More
Hydroponics, Gardening Without Soil
Did you know that with Hydroponics you don't even need soil in order to have an amazing garden? It's true! If you lack outdoor space but have suitable room in your home or another building, or if the climate and soil where you are just aren't suitable for gardening, then hydroponics might be the answer. You can grow strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce and even ... Read More