Growing Tomato plants from seed It's such a simple thing to do for some of us. For others its the bane of our existence!!Which is it for you?We live in the subtropics technically, but in a small pocket with rather unusual weather patterns. We get the bugs as if we are the subtropics, but an unpredictable weather pattern so the rain isn't consistent with the ... Read More
Vertical Gardening, a sustainable food source
Vertical Gardening, a rapidly growing trend. It seems everywhere we look now there are more vertical gardens popping up. And is it any wonder. With domestic home blocks getting smaller, water becoming scarcer and the cost of food soaring, families are looking for easy ways to grow at least some of their food. What is vertical gardening? It can be considered any form of ... Read More
How to start living sustainably
Once you start, you discover more and more ways to live sustainably, but you need to start somewhere, right? Here are a few simple ways to start.Buy quality products. When you buy quality, it lasts longer, it looks better, there is less waste, and you have a greater appreciation for it.Buy local produce. Learn to become aware of where your fresh produce is grown. When ... Read More