by admin | May 7, 2021 | HOW TO GROW
It has been nearly 12 months since I installed a steel and mesh enclosure over my vegetable garden. My initial reaction was “wow how easy is it now to access and work in the space” but with time I have started to see the advantages of the structure for use in vertical...
by admin | Jan 3, 2016 | TEACHING OTHERS
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to start a veggie garden or grow more of your own food, but you don’t know where to start or you are having trouble getting motivated, here are some tips Increase your knowledge. Do some internet browsing or buy a book –...
by admin | Aug 2, 2015 | HOW TO GROW, WINTER
Having a productive herb garden is such a joy and a great addition to any productive backyard. Being able to access fresh herbs at any time is a real privilege and once you get used to having ready access to a wide range of fresh herbs and enjoying the fabulous...
by admin | Jul 5, 2015 | HOW TO GROW
Herbs are one of my favourite productive plants, they are cheap to purchase or propagate, will grow just about anywhere and will reward you with lots of produce. I could not imagine cooking without fresh herbs but to buy bunches of fresh herbs every week would be very...
by admin | Nov 25, 2013 | HOW TO GROW, SPRING, SUMMER
Hello Balcony Gardeners! Get started with your vertical garden: So great to see you have followed us this far – we are now getting to the part of this series where YOU need to do some things! Now is the time where you need to start buying your supplies and...
by admin | Nov 18, 2013 | HOW TO GROW, SPRING, SUMMER
The biggest issue that you will face in your productive balcony is making sure that you plant things that you know you are going to eat lots of, and producing enough of them to be helpful in your kitchen! My answer – vertical gardens. Get started with your...