This week’s gardeners (gardening in isolation) have been excited to spot at least 10 gorgeous little cauli heads forming. Some are still very small but the plant leaves are enormous and we’re hoping that with great photosynthesis as well as potassium feeds, these little heads are going to continue to …
Mini cauliflowers shaping up as Winter 2021 prize crop Read More
What’s going gangbusters right now? Heads have formed on 5 broccoli plants. Our broad beans are almost in flower. Potatoes are looking good from above ground. We have just 2 artichoke plants but they are super dooper and garlic is growing well but in it for the long haul yet. …
I am Ally and this week Nee asked me if I would like to write the Saturday morning garden report. I happily accepted to do so! This Saturday ( 26/6/2021) I learnt so much and we got quite a bit done. I also got to meet Le-Anne and Rufina for …
Gardening Report by Duke of Edinburgh student, Ally Read More
Mandy’s explanations may help decide when and why to use the following products and tonics in the garden. Seasol: is a seaweed concentrate. This is very good for watering in seedlings, or better still, soaking their roots briefly before planting. Seaweed contains a lot of phosphorus which is good for …
Digging up peanuts in May 2021 was an exciting ‘first’ for the community garden. Morning tea is always a treat and sometimes it’s cake and ukelele birthday time. Sugar snap peas are coming along nicely from last year’s seeds saved from a bumper crop. Broad beans are looking good – …
Sixteen curious little people from Mowbray Place Early Learning Centre were guided through the community garden this morning by their teachers and hosted by our President, Janet. It’s fabulous to nurture budding future gardeners, many of whom have already had their interest stimulated as shown by their great observations …
Look what Christian unearthed this morning Jutta and Christian having fun in the dirt In amongst the foliage which is also edible ..Christian tells us that the young leaves stir fried with garlic are yummy Now that’s a satisfying morning’s play in the dirt This pretty, white skin purple-patterned flesh …
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Sat 1 May 2021 was a beautiful sunny day for MGP Community Garden to participate in the Edible Gardens Trail after the original weekend in March was washed out with rain. It’s a transition time in the garden. While we’re between seasons, it’s great to see crops making a …
