Julie Bennett

Joined: August 11, 2021
Articles: 12

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Hand Pollinating For Seed Saving: Cucurbits

Cucurbits- Hand-Pollinating For Seed Saving

By hand pollinating your cucurbit flowers you can ensure the seeds you save from the resulting fruit will always be true to type. The Cucurbitaceae family, which consists of zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber, melons, gourds, luffa and marrows, is one of…

Julie Bennett
November 10, 2023

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3 Natural Ways To Deter Pests In Your Garden

Just as much as we love good homegrown vegies, so do many pests species. We bring you three ways to naturally deter pests in your garden.

Julie Bennett
November 2, 2023

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Sheep Sorrel & Potato Soup Recipe

Due to their high levels of oxalic acid, sheep sorrel leaves have a refreshing lemony ‘zing’ to them, making them a perfect addition to this potato soup recipe.

Julie Bennett
October 25, 2023

Escargots Recipe (aka Gardener’s Revenge!)

Normally cursed by gardeners and overlooked as a food source, these small unassuming culinary morsels can be enjoyed and even celebrated.

Julie Bennett
August 21, 2023

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How To Create a Verge Garden

Everything you need to know about converting your boring old grass nature strip into a bountiful edible verge garden.

Julie Bennett
July 21, 2023

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Overwintering Plants

Protect your top producing vegies and get a jump on the new season by overwintering plants.

Julie Bennett
May 22, 2023

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Fruit Tree Grafting Guide

We show you how to add varieties and improve pollination with our fruit tree grafting guide.

Julie Bennett
May 10, 2023

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How To Propagate Hardwood Edibles

With a bit of knowledge and patience you may never have to buy a semi-hardwood or hardwood plant again.

Julie Bennett
April 19, 2023

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7 Cost-Effective Vegetables To Grow At Home

These seven cost-effective vegetables to grow in your garden will not only save you money, they’ll offer you year-round harvests from your own garden or balcony.

Julie Bennett
May 26, 2022

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5 Reasons To Plant Hops At Home

Think only craft beer enthusiasts have a reason to plant hops at home? Think again! Much more than an essential component of beer, hops (Humulus lupulus) is a pretty perennial plant with many uses. Hops are actually a bine, and not a vine, as they don’t…

Julie Bennett
April 11, 2022
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Growing Pineapples From Tops

Don’t discard that prickly pineapple top, put it to good use instead. We show you how to start growing pineapples from tops.

Julie Bennett
February 24, 2022

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Seed Germination: Growing Food From Seed

Growing your own food from seed can be really empowering, but many people find it challenging, so we guide you every step of the way so you can get it right!

Julie Bennett
August 11, 2021

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