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Green Living

  • Bay Leaf Tree

    I love my little bay leaf tree. Their glossy dark green leaves are so gorgeous. You can then harvest the leaves as you need them. It’s good to have a few dried bay leaves on hand in the kitchen for cooking – the taste is stronger if you dry them out. Remember to take them […]

  • Leaf Mulch

    Leaves are the best things for mulch. Rake them up and put them around your trees for a cheap way of keeping some moisture in during summer, and warmth in for the cool months! Although do be careful not to mulch too close to the main stem, as it may cause stem rotting. If you […]

  • Defence! Defence! Protect your Garden from Slugs and Snails – Organically

    So to keep your precious little organic garden vegetables growing and becoming your food, you’re probably going to have to fight off some slugs and snails. Best slug control tips: Sprinkling some wood ash from your fireplace around the plants. Putting out trays of beer that the slugs crawl into and drink themselves drunk (and […]

  • Urban Foraging – Fruit Trees

    Urban foraging has become quite a popular pastime all over the world. For the urban hunter-gatherer the adventure of seeking out fruit trees in laneways and streets is all part of the fun! There are many fruit tree branches hanging over fences, full of fruit to indulge in that would otherwise go to waste. Have […]

  • Compost

    Making your own compost rather than using synthetic fertilizers is so much better for your garden and the environment. The long term effects of synthetic fertilizing is revealing a devastating impact on the land with erosion and soil acidification. Well decomposed compost will improve your soil with organic content and the good bacteria needed to […]