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Growing Fruit Trees from Seed

Growing Fruit Trees from Seed

  • Beck Lowe
  • September 3, 2020
  • grow, News
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Growing fruit trees from seed produces trees that are tough, need minimal water and are resistant to many diseases. Plus they’re free! 

How To Build A Cold Frame

How To Build A Cold Frame

  • Maude Farrugia
  • September 1, 2020
  • grow, self-reliance
  • 1 Comment

Looking to raise seedlings in cooler climates? A cold frame can help. We show you how to build your own “mini greenhouse” with our simple to follow guide.

How to Make Your Own DIY Potting Mix

How to Make Your Own DIY Potting Mix

  • Maude Farrugia
  • August 8, 2019
  • grow, self-reliance
  • 7 Comments

We’ve come up with the perfect recipe for making your own DIY potting mix. This recipe offers options to use a range of different growing mediums, depending on what you have to hand.

8 Beautiful Heirloom Seeds you Need in your Garden

8 Beautiful Heirloom Seeds you Need in your Garden

  • Maude Farrugia
  • August 8, 2017
  • eat, grow, self-reliance
  • 5 Comments

We’ve all seen purple carrots and stripy tomatoes make waves in our local foodie stores in recent years, but heirloom seeds (those that predate the modern supermarket age) open a world of beautiful fruit and vegetables to the home gardener.

Low Tech DIY Seed Sprouter

Low Tech DIY Seed Sprouter

  • Maude Farrugia
  • January 3, 2017
  • grow, self-reliance
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Don't spend a fortune on new-fangled sprouting gadgets... create your own DIY seed sprouter instead! When the summer heat burns our lettuces, we like to keep things fresh in the salad department with home grown sprouts! There are plenty of new-fangled sprout gadgets on the market for the aspiring seed sprouter but the humble DIY... View more

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