Heath Sawyer

3 simple things to know when planning your vegetable garden The intensity and vigor of summer is well and truly over, providing the perfect time to gather all the materials you can in preparation for another abundant […]

The Significance of Matariki for Gardening: Embracing Tradition and Practical Insights Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster. This celestial event […]

The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Enjoying Lettuce Lettuce is one of the most versatile and rewarding crops to grow in your garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice, lettuce offers a variety of […]

Frost-Proof Your Garden: Essential Tips for Protecting Plants As the cold season approaches, gardeners face the annual challenge of protecting their plants from the harsh reality of frost. Frost can severely damage or […]

Rainwater Harvesting: A Garden Lover's Guide to Sustainability Imagine you are wandering through your garden after a refreshing rain, marveling at how every droplet revitalizes the soil, giving life to every leaf, […]

Measure and Map your property Mapping and Measuring Your Property: A Simple Guide to DIY Land Assessment In today’s world, where technology offers endless possibilities, mapping and […]

Capsicums – Bell Peppers Capsicum I’ve had increasing success with growing bell peppers over the last 5 years, much of it has had to do with soil preparation and one particular […]

The Abundant Garden (Book Review) Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Permaculture This book was given to my wife and I by a friend and is definitely my favourite in terms of regenerative […]

Collecting and saving seeds 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 […]

Food Miles A “food mile” is a term used to describe the distance food items travel from the point of production until they reach the consumer. This concept is often used […]

Make your own sterilized seed-starting mix 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 […]