Foolproof Method of Germinating Seeds

Today will be a short post, but a useful one, especially for those who, like me, are only just starting to plant out their seeds for Spring. Usually its better to get this done a few weeks earlier, but I have been busy. I should still get some crops out of these plants, but later in the season. Germinating Seeds the Fool-Proof Method. Germinating seeds is pretty easy right? Dig a hole, put the seeds in and water? Nope! Well, some seeds...

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The Tomato Plant Container Size Experiment Part 1

So, around about October I begin to plant tomatoes out into their containers for the season. I usually plant the majority in the ground, but like to have container plants as well, as they often ripen quicker. But then I am faced with the question, what size container should I use, and what happens if I use a smaller container?! This year we find out. Introducing the Tomato Plant Container Size Experiment Last year I looked at what effect growing...

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A Close Look at The Fig Collection - Black Genoa

Summary Description: A very vigorous plant that tends to produce suckers from the base of the trunk. Extra-large, deep black fruit with excellent flavour. Grew poorly in 5-1-1 but loves coconut husk chip soil medium. Very intolerant to cold. Breba Crop? No Main crop taste? Delicious! Honey, sweet, figgy, really good. Main crop appearance? Deep purple to black exterior, dark red interior. Problems? Cold sensitive. Rust. Overall plant rating...

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Miracle Fruit in Canberra!

After a long absence, I'm back! Well the past few months have been hectic. Am in a brand new house, with literally NO garden, just hard slate-filled ground, had the birth of brand new twins back in February and have generally just been tied up! I hope to add something every month or so, having a yard that is so small compared to my last, and having difficult soil conditions to work means it takes a whole lot of effort to motivate yourself to...

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A Close Look at The Fig Collection - White Adriatic

I have been planning to update each of my figs for a long time now, especially as I am beginning to see fruit off of many of my trees. Today I will start with one of my favourites; White Adriatic. Summary Description; A vigorous plant that produced a number of breba and main crop figs. Performed poorly in 5-1-1 and enjoyed coconut husk chips in a larger pot. Breba Crop? Yes Breba taste? Sweet honey-nut Breba appearance? Mottled, areas of deep...

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