SQUARE FOOT GARDENING

Square foot gardens are best divided into 1 square meter beds, preferably raised. Each square meter is then divided into a further16 blocks, measuring approximately 30cm x 30cm. This allows for a variety of plants to be planted in a small garden space. The squares can...
GROW GUIDE Chillies

GROW GUIDE Chillies

Chillies are the fiery cousins of the capsicum family. There are dozens of varieties, each with a unique character and flavour. Colour isn’t a good indicator of heat – size is more reliable, and in general, smaller chillies pack a bigger punch.The heat in...
GROW GUIDE Tomatoes

GROW GUIDE Tomatoes

There are a wide variety of tomatoes available on the market and there are several ways to cultivate. Either grow from seed (great if you’ve been given some heirloom seeds from your aunty Mavis upcountry whose some kind of tomato guru!) or cheat a little and buy...
GROW GUIDE Mushrooms

GROW GUIDE Mushrooms

The best advice for success is to start by growing Oyster mushrooms, the easiest and most forgiving variety for any home cultivator to grow. Growing mushrooms from scratch requires care, so start with a kit and go from there. Download our grow guide...