I have a sunflower, and the cockies have not yet decapitated it. Maybe because it’s in the front yard where they rarely go. #GardeningAustralia
I have a sunflower, and the cockies have not yet decapitated it. Maybe because it’s in the front yard where they rarely go. #GardeningAustralia
Hey gardeners in Victoria (Oz), did you know that the EPA will test your soil for you, one time?
You can send three samples (from different parts of the garden) and they'll test them and let you know what's up with your soil, and whether you have dangerous contaminants, like lead.
I'm checking before I plant my food forest garden, so I can decide whether to use our soil or go with raised beds.
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/gardensafe
Edited to add the link.
Hey gardeners in Victoria (Oz), did you know that the EPA will test your soil for you, one time?
You can send three samples (from different parts of the garden) and they'll test them and let you know what's up with your soil, and whether you have dangerous contaminants, like lead.
I'm checking before I plant my food forest garden, so I can decide whether to use our soil or go with raised beds.
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/gardensafe
Edited to add the link.
Flowering gum is doin’ its thing #GardeningAustralia #bloomscrolling
Flowering gum is doin’ its thing #GardeningAustralia #bloomscrolling
The first Melbourne "Fool's spring" of the year has been just gorgeous.
But a warning to new gardeners; DO NOT plant your spring/summer plants yet.
Ignore the siren call of the bunnings.
You can probably get away with planting:
- peas
- broccoli
- rocket
- radish
But it is far, far, FAR TOO EARLY for tomatoes, corn, watermelon, eggplant, zucchini, basil etc
They will die almost definitely. And if they don't die, they will be leggy and not fruit as well. Just wait.
The first Melbourne "Fool's spring" of the year has been just gorgeous.
But a warning to new gardeners; DO NOT plant your spring/summer plants yet.
Ignore the siren call of the bunnings.
You can probably get away with planting:
- peas
- broccoli
- rocket
- radish
But it is far, far, FAR TOO EARLY for tomatoes, corn, watermelon, eggplant, zucchini, basil etc
They will die almost definitely. And if they don't die, they will be leggy and not fruit as well. Just wait.
