Kitchen Gardens – Tree Roots, Nut Grass and Autumn Planting.
Preparing your Kitchen Garden for autumn planting. How to deal with pesky tree roots, nut grass – and what annual vegetables to plant
How Much Space Do You Need to Feed Yourself?
How much space do you need to feed yourself – the simple answer is – not much!
April Food Garden – What to Plant
Autumn is the time to get out in the garden and plant some food. Here’s my pick with special tips for growing tomatoes, potatoes and wonderful salad leaves.
What to Pick and What to Plant in August
Radicchio
Easy to grow, big, red-hearted radicchio is a healthy bitter salad green in the Italian tradition.
No-Dig Gardens
How to make a non-dig garden bed in five easy steps using the lasagne method – invented by Sydney gardener Esther Deane.
Garden Consulting
Would you love a kitchen garden but don’t know where to start? Let my experience and expertise guide you to success? Soil testing, site analysis, fruit trees, fertilizing, non-toxic pest control, composting – this is my world – come and join me.
A one hour onsite consultation will often answer all your questions and help you on your way to the joy of year-round healthy food from your own garden.
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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