Everything about used coffee grounds for compost and fertilizer
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The Pumpkin of 2012
A tribute to the pumpkin of 2012 – fun to grow, more fun to eat!
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Aquaponics – Growing Plants from Seed
I had heard about aquaponics from some gardening friends and the idea stayed with me long enough to do something about. This long cold Melbourne Winter has been an opportune time to assemble a wonderful collection of posts about my experiences with an aquaponics method for food production. These will be published in an almost sequential order…
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5 Plants That Love Acidic Soil
Nitrogen is vital for plants and is found in non-organic fertilizers. Organic gardeners can use nitrogen-fixing plants like beans, or coffee grounds. Certain plants, such as mountain laurel, pecan and oak trees, blueberries, and rhododendrons, thrive with acidic soil and coffee grounds. They are ideal for specific regions in the United States.
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Consider Pallets for Your DIY Projects
Pallets are great for all kinds of DIY Projects and general reuse. Here are some ideas for you to try.
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Fig Tree First Fruit
In June 2011, this was the closest I came to eating the first fruit off my Fig Black Genoa. But those hopes were dashed you see. Winter stopped them growing any further, and then some bloody rodent came along and finished the job. So now it is Autumn 2012, and what do we have here?…
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Aged Sunflower
It was small so it grew turned big and yellow then it knew this Summer Sun would come undone bring Autumn’s dawn …stretch then yawn! Now sleep as soil to rise anew Springtime come so soon?
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Fresh Homegrown Tomatoes
What do I see wandering around the garden – a tomato that survived against all the odds! A couple of days on the kitchen bench should be all it needs. Couldn’t be more fresh. And plenty more where that one came from – nestled in a grove of Jerusalem Artichoke. Growing tomatoes from home is…
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Transition Whitehorse Collects Coffee Grounds
What a pleasant surprise to see this article in the Whitehorse Leader. The Transition team for the Whitehorse area are making the most of used coffee grounds, collecting them from local cafes. Thanks guys – keep up the great work!! Related articles The Ground To Ground Map – Find Used Coffee Grounds (groundtoground.org)…
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1000 Litre IBC Container for Water Storage
OK folks – Hit the arrow just below and let’s get started. We got us some work to do… I picked up three IBC containers recently, two of which are going into an aquaponics setup. The third one is going to help me with a drip system for the fruit trees and vegetables, and at…
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Optimizing Worm Farming: Tips for Successful Vermiculture
When you realize how much waste goes to landfills, it’s hard to throw anything away. Composting food waste and using worm farms can help, even in a small space. Pay attention to temperature and moisture, use coffee grounds, and don’t overfeed the worms or give them acidic foods. Mix the soil for oxygen.
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Unveiling the Magic of Leafmold: A 2-Month Garden Miracle
This post celebrates the wonders of leafmold and shares an easy method to produce it. By using a big black plastic bag, dried leaves, sunlight, and occasional moisture, you can create nutrient-rich leafmold in just 2 months. The process attracts worms and actinomycetes, contributing to healthy decomposition. A delightful and educational journey!
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Why Rats Make the Best Pets
Rats have a terrible reputation, owed to their association with the Black Death, centuries ago. I am going to blow the rumours out of the water and show you why these wonderful rodents are the perfect pets.