Grow Local

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 02:25 Written by Argonyx Studios Monday, 29 March 2010 07:44


vegies webGrow Your Own

Are you tired of vegetables from the supermarket that are tasteless and deteriorate within days of purchase? Remember how the tomatoes and fresh beans and peas from Grandad's vegie patch used to taste? Are you wary of genetically modified food? Growing your own fresh vegetables is not difficult and apart from the wonderful taste, you will also know exactly what has gone into and on to your food read more

 

 

Mangardening webGet Involved in a Community Garden

The most successful community gardens positively influence their neighbourhood, reducing feelings of isolation, increasing a sense of belonging. Petty crime, such as graffiti and vandalism, is often reduced and well presented community gardens can increase local property pricesWhile neighbours living beside a community garden may not wish to actively garden, inviting them to events, sharing and trading produce with them can significantly boost support. Where land is made available 
for temporary or trial use, this support can be critical for renewing tenure  read more

Annual Planting Calendar

An important part of successfully growing your own herbs and
vegetables is knowing what you should plant, what you should be doing
and most importantly.....when!   read more