Here are the January gardening calendars for all Australian climates – Temperate, Cool & Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid. Use the links below to view monthly gardening calendars or download printable documents. Temperate Climate January Vegetable And Herb Gardening Calendar For Temperate Climate Australia Cool […]
Month: December 2024
New January Gardening Calendars Available for Download
Download the newly redesigned January gardening calendars, courtesy of Jason from GoWild Images. Available in PDF format, these calendars can be viewed online or printed for your convenience. To access the January gardening calendars, use the download links provided below:
The Complete Guide to Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) Care
The Prayer Plant, scientifically known as Maranta leuconeura, is a captivating houseplant prized for its strikingly patterned leaves and unique behaviour. Its leaves fold up at night as if in prayer, giving the plant its common name. This fascinating plant is relatively easy to care […]
Book Review – Your Asian Veggie Patch: A guide to growing and cooking delicious Asian vegetables, herbs and fruits
Your Asian Veggie Patch: A guide to growing and cooking delicious Asian vegetables, herbs and fruits by Connie Cao is a delightful book that opens up a new world of Asian produce for gardeners of all skill levels, guiding readers through a horticultural and culinary […]
Transforming Glass: A Beginners Guide to Upcycling Bottles and Jars with a Bottle Cutter
In today’s world, where environmental sustainability is a growing priority, upcycling has emerged as a creative solution that goes beyond traditional recycling. Upcycling involves transforming by-products, waste materials, or unwanted items into new products with enhanced quality or greater environmental value. This innovative approach helps […]
Leek – Growing Guide
Overview Description Leeks are hardy biennial plants that are typically grown as annuals for their edible bulb and leaves, and reach a height of 60-90 cm (24-36 inches), depending on the variety and growing conditions. The plant has a clump-forming growth habit, and unlike onions, […]
Why Do My Cucumbers Taste Bitter? Causes and Solutions for Bitterness in Home-Grown Cucumbers
Cucumber bitterness is a common issue that can undermine the efforts of even the most diligent of home gardeners. This issue, rooted in the plant’s sophisticated defense mechanisms, can transform an anticipated crisp and refreshing harvest into sheer disappointment. Understanding the intricate biochemical processes behind […]
Onion – Growing Guide
Overview Description Onions are biennial plants, typically grown as annuals, primarily for their edible bulbs and green shoots. In their first year of growth, onions form a basal rosette of long, cylindrical leaves and develop a bulb underground. The plant’s leaves are hollow, tapering, and […]
The Permaculture Guide to Covert Guerilla Gardening
Guerilla gardening is the act of cultivating plants in neglected, abandoned, or otherwise unused spaces, often without the official approval of the landowner. It’s a form of civil disobedience that transforms barren urban landscapes into lush, green areas teeming with life. But it’s more than […]
Capsicum (Bell Pepper) – Growing Guide
Overview Description Capsicums are tender, warm-season plants that are typically grown as annuals in temperate climates, though they can be perennial in tropical regions. The plants grow upright, reaching heights of 45-90 cm (18-36 inches), and exhibit a bushy habit with sturdy, branched stems that […]
What is the Difference Between Compost Worms and Earthworms?
Almost every gardener that has ever done composting has found earthworms in their finished compost. Some gardeners mistakenly think that earthworms that appear in the compost are the same as compost worms because of where they are located. The confusion arises from the misunderstanding of […]










