Alan's Garden Blog

To register (required as places are limited) email alan@watersavergardens.com.au or phone Alan 0424 996 540 If you would love to grow bountifull veges for the family but have brown thumbs, are too busy or on a budget this information session is for you. Learn about: the advantages of wicking gardens organic vege gardening for busy people the latest gardening gadgets water conservation how home composting and rock minerals can improve your results Complimentary wood-fired pizza, tea & coffee

For those in Toowoomba or if you are looking for an excuse to come to the Garden City I will be at the Toowoomba Farmers Market (TFM) this Saturday beside Cobb & Co, Lindsay Street. The big news is TFM is moving to the Waltons Precinct in Annand Street. The markets will be weekly from the first of April from 7-11am. Costa the gardening guru will be there! Lots of organic fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses and meats plus much more all straight from the producer to you.  

It was hot but it was worth it. Lots of interest in my gardens and plenty of sales on the spot. Now I have to make more gardens-damn!

The Ipswich Garden Show is on 11/12 March, over 100 stalls including us. Why not come and have a look, even if you live in Brisbane (you don't need a visa). They have a great lineup of speakers and lots of different things to see. This link will take you to their website for more details: http://www.plantexpo.com.au

Hi Alan,Garden bed all installed and it looks great, thank you. Just need to fill it up with veggies. It looks really good because it is exactly the same colour as the house, very neat. I’ll send a photo once it has plants in it. Now to save up for another one!Your instructions and detail were just perfect thank-you and also having the frame makes me realise how much more robust it is than other garden beds. My only question was where to put the 2 x 100ml slits. I just put them one on each long side, at different...