Imagine you are wandering through your garden after a refreshing rain, marveling at how every droplet revitalizes the soil, giving life to every leaf, petal, and plant in sight. What if you could capture this essence, this life-giving nectar from Ranginui, to nurture your garden even in drier times? That’s …
At this time of year, whether on purpose or because some plants just decide to bolt and go to seed, I start the process of seed collection. The hardest part is choosing your best specimen and not harvesting it. It’s a Māori tradition to release back either your first fish …
Creating your own sterilized seed-raising mix ensures the cleanliness and quality of your growing medium and is very cost-effective compared to buying pre-made mixes. I’ve been experimenting with making my own seed-raising mix for a while now and have recently started sterilizing it to save myself some issues further down …
Learn about the amazing multitude of benefits cover crops, sometimes called manure crops
Plant nutrition is essential for the proper growth and development of plants. Learn about the key nutrients plants need, such as NPK, and how to identify deficiencies. Maintaining healthy soil is crucial.