What Is the Soil Like in Bundabah? Our Soil Test Results
A $250 soil test revealed some surprising deficiencies in our garden soil in Bundabah, Port Stephens. From low calcium to questions about compost, soil biology and soil maps, I explore what the results mean for growing food—and what other gardeners might learn from testing their own soil.
Growing Peanuts in Australia’s Temperate Coastal Climate: My Port Stephens Experiment (it Worked)
The peanut experiment: totally rookie I wanted to see if it’s possible to grow a crop that delivers fat, so I decided to try growing peanuts—something I had never done before. Between planting and harvesting, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, and the project suddenly felt more relevant, which is why I want to share […]
17 Ideas To Beat The Upcoming Food Shortage
How to grow more in your neighbourhood with or without a garden!
Raised Bed Gardening Or In-Ground Beds?
I switched from in-ground to raised beds and this is what I found.