Gardening Advice
My best tips for making your patch pop!
SPRING IN THE GARDEN
How to make your own pruning paste
Pruning paste is helpful for keeping your fruit trees healthy after pruning.
Planting peanuts
I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.
Planting potatoes
Potatoes can be planted as soon as the last frosts pass. Find out what to do now to great crop next season!
Everything I know about looking after garlic
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.
Square foot gardening
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.
How to grow ginger (Zingibar officiale)
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!
My favourite herbs
A look into how I grow, and cook with a selection of some of the herbs growing at The Outpost.
Growing Strawberries
Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.
LATEST POSTS
White Cabbage Butterfly
A deep dive into white butterfly – one of the most common and destructive pests in Kiwi gardens.
The second peanut harvest
Results from my second season growing peanuts.
August in the garden
We’re at the tail-end of winter rolling towards spring, and things are heating back up.
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.
Magical mushrooms
Mushrooms are popping up all over our paddock, and we are enjoying the hunt!
Worm farming
A deep dive into all things worm farming.
April in the garden
Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.
March in the garden
Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.
Seed saving
A deep dive into how to save money by saving seeds from your garden.