Alan's Garden Blog

Just checked the spuds I planted early and they survived! Before you say it's not a heavy frost, I only just ventured out.  

This has become a bit of a tradition. Having three kids in Melbourne I understand (a bit) what it's like. So for the duration of the lockdown if you live in Victoria use code 3606 to get free freight on any garden and as many as you like. Don't forget, offer ends when lockdown ends-hopefully soon!! 

So Monday I planted Baby Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower and Rocket. A bit late and mosquitos were biting so I thought I would put up some fruit fly mesh (yes I sell it) in the morning. That's what they looked like in the afternoon. Unfortunately a possum dropped by Monday night and ate all the Broccoli seedlings. Didn't care for the others apparently. Bought more Broccoli and put up the frame (yes I sell them too). This was a chicken coop I modified to show folk what a double height Watersaver Garden looks like.    Hint: if your not getting a...

I have too much stock so free freight anywhere in Australia for any number of the following Watersaver Gardens. There is one of each unless specified. Simply use code 3606 when ordering.  Jumbo: Deep Ocean, Ironstone, Classic Cream Extra Large: Deep Ocean, Cove, Monument, Woodland Grey, Surfmist Space Saver: Woodland Grey, Ironstone, Monument, Wallaby, Jasper, Deep ocean and two Windspray Large Slim: Gully, Pale Eucalypt, Monument, Basalt, Jasper Herb: Paperbark, Wallaby, Cottage Green, Jasper

For a start, the name Watersaver Gardens was a mistake on my part. While they do use 80% less water than a conventional garden most people buy them because: Not much work, very little weeding or watering. Just plant and harvest. You don't need friends any more (to water the garden) when you go on holidays. The garden looks after itself for four weeks or more. They actually work better in wet weather than a conventional garden. The first downpour fills the reservoir for free then the surplus just drains away. So there you have it, buy one now and...