Alan's Garden Blog

A couple of shots just to show what's happening in the garden.  Beans and more beans Chilli, Basil, Tomato etc These have really taken off-shows the size of what will grow in the gardens Snake beans. Have not eaten any as yet, will be interesting to see how they taste compared to the ones we have been buying. 

Help me plant more trees We have partnered with Seed The Change to plant trees in rural communities to help build a sustainable future.For every product purchased through watersavergardens.com.au a tree will be planted on our behalf. Like most good ideas this initiative is very simple:As each product is purchased money is automatically transferred to Seed the Change.Seed The Change forwards funds to Trees for The Future, an established conservation charity that has planted millions of trees in the last 24 years. A small percentage is deducted by Seed The Change to run and grow the enterpriseI think this is a...

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.