Alan's Garden Blog

The Leafmore Garden Society is paying me a visit this Sunday. I will be talking about how to drastically cut back on water use and still have fantastic flowering and vege gardens. I will also be explaining how to instal an open-wick system on citrus & stone fruit trees that makes them practically maintenance free. I have one set up which is working a treat. They will have the opportunity to browse around my watersaver gardens to see first hand how you can grow just about anything in that system without the usual hassle of weeding and watering.  There will be...

For the balcony and other small areas or just to have herbs handy outside the back door. The Balcony is 60 cm x 40 cm. It comes with wood chip, pervious mat, inspection/fill pipe and overflow tap. All that is required is 40 litres of quality soil/potting mix rich in organic matter/compost. The tap ensures no water is spilt so this Watersaver Garden can go anywhere. Only available in black at the moment. http://watersavergardens.com.au/collections/standard-height-garden-beds/products/balcony

David & Julie from Kedron Brisbane sent me this photo. Shows you can grow anything in a Watersaver Garden.    

I am running a comp until the 20th of November. Just email me some photos of your watersaver garden. There is one prize for the most flourishing garden and one is a lucky draw so anyone can win! Here are some of the entries: We love our garden! It has been producing some fantastic veg. We have been trying new recipes as well! The canopy is a great addition!Keep up the good work!Kind regardsA and S    I have two of your watersaver gardens which I planted late last year. They are working great and I have sent you a photo to...

The Sydney Garden Show was a success despite the rain. Being a guest of Bec's twelve floors up overlooking the Harbour made for a pleasant stay. I have had hundreds through during the Carnival. They love Jaye's front garden of predominantly natives, many of which are in flower. Also a lot of interest in my vege gardens all looking great without the constant weeding or watering.   Part of my display Some of my garlic ready to harvest Potatoes just planted looking good Jay's garden looks fantastic