Alan's Garden Blog

What a busy time we had during the Carnival of Flowers! I was a bit unsure about promoting my predominately vege gardens during the week but we got a terrific response from the hundreds of visitors. it was worthwhile just to talk to other keen gardeners. There were gardeners from as far away as Perth and every State was represented. There were people who had immigrated from China, Wales, England, Africa, Korea and Spain to name a few telling me of their gardening experiences in the homeland. As Richie Benaud would say 'it was just marvelous'. Next year we will...

For those in and around Stanthorpe I will be at the Stanthorpe Gardenfest on the 11th & 12th of October (Friday Saturday). Then it's rush home, restock and off to the Brisbane Organic Growers Inc. Organic Fair on Sunday 13 October, 2013 at The Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Brisbane. Busy weekend. Those attending will have the opportunity to have a chat about the gardens and pick up some great specials. The standard Pop-up fits into any car but if you want to buy the large garden you will need a ute, roof racks, or a trailer. In a pinch...

My first large group of visitors to my gardens are arriving from Brisbane next Sunday. They are sub-tropical fruit growers. After visiting my gardens I am taking them to an amazing range of of fruit trees in the smallest of house blocks, it just shows what can be done with limited space. We will then visit Torrington Nursery. I have another three coaches booked in this month and would be happy with further bookings if anyone is interested. I will provide a short talk on the advantages of the wick garden concept, the history of the gardens and how they can...

Clive Puzey and Diana have taken their range of innovative gardening products to the big garden show in Sydney. I knocked up a model showing how the watersaver garden works which he is kindly putting on display at the show. I think it will create quite a bit of interest. Info on Clive's inventions including the very popular Easy Stake can be found at: puzeygardenproducts.com  

While the weather through winter has been cold at times there has not been the extreme cold in Toowoomba knock plants about. I have had basil survive which is remarkable. Anyway some of the veges you should be thinking about: asparagus-Ihave been getting spears for about three weeks which is quite early. beetroot cabbage potatoes-bought four varieties from Torrington nursery and planted about two weeks ago. I shared the boxes with a mate which allowed me to put in a range. schallots/spring onions-I always have spring onions in the garden, better yield than schollots and much quicker than onions. lettuce-mixed...