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A catch-up looking at the things I’ve been up to over the summer break.

This year I had a a quiet moment of inspiration that spun into something really quite special at Christmas.

I need a non-gardening hobby, so I’m looking to do some restoration work on our 1965 classic kiwi caravan. Come take a peek at her.

A few months ago I revealed my plans for a square foot garden. So, how are those plans going?

What on earth do I do all week? Well, here’s five things I did this week.

There’s some new arrivals in our flock!

The garlic should be ready for harvest… but is it?

A look at the tools and equipment inside my yellow gardening bucket.

A seasonal tour of the garden: bed-by-bed.

I built something on the farm and now I don’t have to roll in cow poop!

A few months ago I revealed my plans for a square foot garden. So, how are those plans going?

A look at the tools and equipment inside my yellow gardening bucket.

Potatoes can be planted as soon as the last frosts pass. Find out what to do now to great crop next season!

All about our wonderful cloche hoops – and how you can have them too.

My main crops are half way through the season and I’m working on setting them up for good bulb growth in the next couple of months.

Low rainfall in summer each year means my garden always suffers. This year, I’m planning to share our water with one bed that really pumps… and grows everything.

A surprisingly simple and satisfying little crop to grow. Find out how to take a small piece from the supermarket and turn it into a year’s supply of ginger!

Everything I’ve learned about getting a successful garlic harvest in the ground.

It’s time to plant leeks! There’s a bit of a trick to harvesting a good leek, so I thought I’d take a moment to show you how.

When life gives you organic matter, make compost.