Despite it being summer Graham and I thought we'd get some planting done in our new paddock garden. There is a section at the top of the paddock which is usually damp, even through summer, as the run off from our septic system goes through this area. Consequently we need to plant things that didn't mind having damp or wet feet. And Silver Birches … [Read more...] about Silver Birches added to our Garden Project
summer planting
Last chance to grow pumpkins!
It was mentioned on the Gardening Australia TV Show a couple of weeks ago that 'now' is the last chance for planting pumpkins. We have one pumpkin plant that is just starting to take off. Others have died. Last year we had no luck at all, although the previous year did well.This year we've decided to start up a new vegetable patch at the top of our … [Read more...] about Last chance to grow pumpkins!