1) Mulch protects the soil from erosion, adds nutrients, and reduces weeds by blocking light. Effective mulches are 5-15cm thick.
2) Composting takes 2-6 months and involves layering green and brown materials and turning the pile regularly. Mature compost is dark and crumbly.
3) Involving children in all aspects of the garden and cooking encourages learning.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
1. Growing your own vegetables is healthier, more convenient, and kids enjoy watching them grow.
2. A "no dig" vegetable garden requires low maintenance by building layers of compostable materials like pea straw and manure instead of digging.
3. Growing your own vegetables means they retain more vitamins since they don't lose nutrients during long-distance transport and storage like commercially grown produce.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices for residents of Frankston City, including garden design, soil care, composting, water conservation, plant selection, and more. It includes checklists for readers to self-assess their sustainable gardening practices. The document was produced by Frankston City Council to educate and encourage more environmentally-friendly gardening. It suggests replacing non-native plants with local species that require less water and chemicals, improving soil health through composting and mulching, capturing rainwater and greywater for irrigation, and designing water-wise gardens. The overall goal is to help local residents garden in a way that benefits the environment and reduces negative impacts on water and other resources.
Sustainable Gardening in the Mildura Region, AustraliaDanousis85z
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the Mildura region. It discusses designing sustainable gardens, composting, caring for soil, no-dig gardens, water-wise gardening techniques, plant selection, and more. The goal is to help residents create beautiful gardens that suit the local climate and soil while minimizing environmental impact. Sustainable gardening practices like using mulch and compost can reduce water and fertilizer needs while improving the health of soils and plants.
Companion Plantings and Growing Voluptuous VegetablesFairlee3z
Growing voluptuous vegetables requires planning your garden layout, soil preparation, choosing crops, and maintaining the garden. The document provides tips for each step, such as creating a planting plan with vegetables grouped by season, testing your soil, using drip irrigation for better watering, and practicing succession planting to maximize harvests. Organic methods like companion planting and crop rotation are recommended to build healthy soil and reduce pests without chemicals. With the right planning and care, home gardens can produce bountiful vegetable crops.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
1. Growing your own vegetables is healthier, more convenient, and kids enjoy watching them grow.
2. A "no dig" vegetable garden requires low maintenance by building layers of compostable materials like pea straw and manure instead of digging.
3. Growing your own vegetables means they retain more vitamins since they don't lose nutrients during long-distance transport and storage like commercially grown produce.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices for residents of Frankston City, including garden design, soil care, composting, water conservation, plant selection, and more. It includes checklists for readers to self-assess their sustainable gardening practices. The document was produced by Frankston City Council to educate and encourage more environmentally-friendly gardening. It suggests replacing non-native plants with local species that require less water and chemicals, improving soil health through composting and mulching, capturing rainwater and greywater for irrigation, and designing water-wise gardens. The overall goal is to help local residents garden in a way that benefits the environment and reduces negative impacts on water and other resources.
Sustainable Gardening in the Mildura Region, AustraliaDanousis85z
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the Mildura region. It discusses designing sustainable gardens, composting, caring for soil, no-dig gardens, water-wise gardening techniques, plant selection, and more. The goal is to help residents create beautiful gardens that suit the local climate and soil while minimizing environmental impact. Sustainable gardening practices like using mulch and compost can reduce water and fertilizer needs while improving the health of soils and plants.
Companion Plantings and Growing Voluptuous VegetablesFairlee3z
Growing voluptuous vegetables requires planning your garden layout, soil preparation, choosing crops, and maintaining the garden. The document provides tips for each step, such as creating a planting plan with vegetables grouped by season, testing your soil, using drip irrigation for better watering, and practicing succession planting to maximize harvests. Organic methods like companion planting and crop rotation are recommended to build healthy soil and reduce pests without chemicals. With the right planning and care, home gardens can produce bountiful vegetable crops.
This document provides guidance for growing food in Alice Springs, Australia's arid central region. It discusses the importance of planning garden location and layout, preparing soil, managing weeds, and creating no-dig garden beds. Tips are provided on planting techniques like hardening off seedlings, pruning fruit trees, and hand pollinating crops. The document encourages community involvement in local food production projects and emphasizes that homegrown food has nutritional, environmental, and cultural benefits.
This document discusses the production of the second edition of the Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion. It thanks the many contributors to the first edition and the new editor, Katrina Patton, for her work in producing this revised version. It acknowledges the support of the Northern Territory Government through an environment grant. The Companion is intended to inspire and assist people in growing their own food in arid Australia. It provides tips on planning gardens, soil preparation, dealing with weeds, and creating no-dig and container gardens.
This document provides an introduction and overview of home composting and environmentally responsible gardening. It discusses the benefits of composting such as returning nutrients to soil, reducing pollution, and cost savings. The document explains that composting is the process of recycling organic materials by creating conditions for microorganisms to convert these materials into a beneficial soil amendment. It provides examples of materials that can and cannot be composted at home, noting that food scraps, yard waste, and certain paper products can be composted to reduce waste.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
The Complete How to Guide to Xeriscaping - Albuquerque, New MexicoEric832w
This document provides an introduction and overview of xeriscaping principles for landscaping in Albuquerque, New Mexico's high desert climate. It discusses how xeriscaping uses native and drought-tolerant plants to create low-maintenance landscapes that require one-third less water than traditional turf grass yards. The document outlines the seven principles of xeriscaping and provides photos and descriptions of suitable trees, shrubs, flowers, and groundcovers for the region. It aims to help residents design water-efficient landscapes that save water while adding beauty.
CA: A Bay-Friendly Landscaper's Guide to MulchSotirakou964
Mulch is any material spread over soil to enhance plant growth and landscape appearance. Using mulch can save money by reducing weeds, labor costs, and water use. The document discusses how mulch creates healthy landscapes, controls weeds, conserves water, and reduces labor costs. Applying mulch made from recycled plant trimmings and leaves is beneficial as it builds healthy soil, protects plants, and reduces waste going to landfills.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Tasmanian Planting Guide - Sustainable Living TasmaniaFayina19z
Gardening is rewarding and reduces one's ecological footprint. Growing your own food supports local communities by reducing transportation emissions and is more nutritious. Water efficiently by mulching, using drip irrigation, and watering in the evening. Group plants according to water needs. Use compost to improve soil water retention. Consider greywater systems and native drought-tolerant plants.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for Kangaroo IslandKardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens on Kangaroo Island, suggesting water-wise local native plants as alternatives to introduced species. It discusses the benefits of local plants, which are well-adapted to the harsh coastal conditions. The guide outlines various garden designs and provides information on specific plant species that can tolerate coastal exposure or require some protection, along with their characteristics and growing needs. It also identifies common garden plants that have become invasive weeds.
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
This document provides a companion planting chart that shows which plant species make good companions for other plants and which ones should not be planted together. The chart uses symbols to indicate whether each plant listed is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the other plants. It covers a wide variety of common garden plants and some information about using certain plants to repel common garden pests or attract beneficial insects. The chart is designed to help gardeners maximize the potential of interplanting by reducing pests and optimizing soil and sunlight usage.
This document provides guidance for growing food in Alice Springs, Australia's arid central region. It discusses the importance of planning garden location and layout, preparing soil, managing weeds, and creating no-dig garden beds. Tips are provided on planting techniques like hardening off seedlings, pruning fruit trees, and hand pollinating crops. The document encourages community involvement in local food production projects and emphasizes that homegrown food has nutritional, environmental, and cultural benefits.
This document discusses the production of the second edition of the Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion. It thanks the many contributors to the first edition and the new editor, Katrina Patton, for her work in producing this revised version. It acknowledges the support of the Northern Territory Government through an environment grant. The Companion is intended to inspire and assist people in growing their own food in arid Australia. It provides tips on planning gardens, soil preparation, dealing with weeds, and creating no-dig and container gardens.
This document provides an introduction and overview of home composting and environmentally responsible gardening. It discusses the benefits of composting such as returning nutrients to soil, reducing pollution, and cost savings. The document explains that composting is the process of recycling organic materials by creating conditions for microorganisms to convert these materials into a beneficial soil amendment. It provides examples of materials that can and cannot be composted at home, noting that food scraps, yard waste, and certain paper products can be composted to reduce waste.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
The Complete How to Guide to Xeriscaping - Albuquerque, New MexicoEric832w
This document provides an introduction and overview of xeriscaping principles for landscaping in Albuquerque, New Mexico's high desert climate. It discusses how xeriscaping uses native and drought-tolerant plants to create low-maintenance landscapes that require one-third less water than traditional turf grass yards. The document outlines the seven principles of xeriscaping and provides photos and descriptions of suitable trees, shrubs, flowers, and groundcovers for the region. It aims to help residents design water-efficient landscapes that save water while adding beauty.
CA: A Bay-Friendly Landscaper's Guide to MulchSotirakou964
Mulch is any material spread over soil to enhance plant growth and landscape appearance. Using mulch can save money by reducing weeds, labor costs, and water use. The document discusses how mulch creates healthy landscapes, controls weeds, conserves water, and reduces labor costs. Applying mulch made from recycled plant trimmings and leaves is beneficial as it builds healthy soil, protects plants, and reduces waste going to landfills.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Tasmanian Planting Guide - Sustainable Living TasmaniaFayina19z
Gardening is rewarding and reduces one's ecological footprint. Growing your own food supports local communities by reducing transportation emissions and is more nutritious. Water efficiently by mulching, using drip irrigation, and watering in the evening. Group plants according to water needs. Use compost to improve soil water retention. Consider greywater systems and native drought-tolerant plants.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for Kangaroo IslandKardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens on Kangaroo Island, suggesting water-wise local native plants as alternatives to introduced species. It discusses the benefits of local plants, which are well-adapted to the harsh coastal conditions. The guide outlines various garden designs and provides information on specific plant species that can tolerate coastal exposure or require some protection, along with their characteristics and growing needs. It also identifies common garden plants that have become invasive weeds.
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
This document provides a companion planting chart that shows which plant species make good companions for other plants and which ones should not be planted together. The chart uses symbols to indicate whether each plant listed is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the other plants. It covers a wide variety of common garden plants and some information about using certain plants to repel common garden pests or attract beneficial insects. The chart is designed to help gardeners maximize the potential of interplanting by reducing pests and optimizing soil and sunlight usage.
A Review of Suitable Companion Crops for Black WalnutAliki85w
This document reviews suitable companion crops that can be grown with black walnut trees. Black walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone that is allelopathic and inhibits the growth of many other plant species. The document finds that there are many companion cropping systems suitable for the short term (<15 years) and medium term (15-30 years) after planting black walnut, but few options for the long term (>30 years). Compatible companion crops serve functions like nitrogen fixation, additional yields, developing straight walnut stems, and pest protection. Black walnut polyculture is a viable option that provides multiple yields and recovers establishment costs over time.
Agricultural Integration Systems in Action - the University of MaineAliki85w
This document provides profiles of three agricultural integration systems in Maine between crop and dairy farmers. It describes how the farmers share land, labor, equipment, and other resources to improve soil quality, increase crop yields, and expand crop rotations. The farmers interviewed found integration benefited their operations through increased organic matter in soils from manure applications, reduced pest pressures from extended rotations, and improved overall soil quality and crop quality. However, the document notes that while integration provides benefits, opportunities for existing farmers to replicate these models may be limited due to requirements for proximity between partners and high levels of trust.
Vegetables Companion Planting Guide provides information on how to plant different vegetables together to help or hinder pests. Alliums such as onions help fruit trees, nightshades and brassicas, and are helped by carrots. Brassicas help potatoes and cereals, and are attracted to by beneficial insects but avoided by mustards and nightshades. Beans help corn and spinach, and are attracted to by beneficial insects but avoided by tomatoes, chili peppers and alliums.
Benefits of Companion Planting Explained - Boston Natural Areas NetworkAliki85w
The document announces a free workshop on companion planting that will take place on May 23rd in Mattapan. Master Urban Gardener Lisa Vaas will explain how planting certain vegetables together can benefit plant growth through biological and ecological interactions. The workshop is part of a horticultural series presented by Boston Natural Areas Network, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and enhancing urban open spaces, including community gardens.
Biointensive Mixed Plantings - Kentucky State UniversityAliki85w
This document describes a spacing calculator tool for mixed plantings in organic agriculture. It addresses the problem that mixed plantings spaced according to existing recommendations may require more land area than separate monocultures, especially when one crop is much larger than the other or makes up a larger proportion of the mixture. The tool calculates the optimal spacing between plants in a mixed planting based on a spacing equation, allowing mixtures to use land more efficiently while maintaining the benefits of companion planting such as increased yields and pest management. Users select various planting parameters to determine the appropriate spacing.
Companion Gardening: Klamath Students Growing Food for All - Yurok Tribe, Cal...Aliki85w
The Yurok Tribe's Social Services Department oversees 9 programs that provide assistance to tribal members, including foster care, food distribution, energy assistance, and domestic violence programs. The department employs around 25 people, most of whom are Yurok tribal members, and serves hundreds of families and individuals each year. A new website for the department aims to improve access to its services and allow tribal members to communicate questions and concerns more easily. An upcoming event will provide composters and education to divert waste from landfills and help residents reduce disposal costs.
Companion Planting Spacing Calculator Spreadsheet - Kentucky State UniversityKailis35k
The document describes a new method for calculating plant spacing in mixed plantings or companion plantings. It proposes an equation that accounts for the component crop ratios and recommended spacings in monocultures. The author developed a spreadsheet calculator based on this equation to calculate optimal plant spacing in mixtures for two or more crops. Research in South Africa found that intercropping sorghum with legumes in zai pits (small planting holes) increased food production by 250% compared to monocultures, by making more efficient use of land and resources through companion planting.
Alley cropping is an agroforestry practice that involves planting rows of trees and shrubs at wide intervals to create alleyways for agricultural crop production. This provides both long-term tree crops and annual income from companion crops. Benefits include improved economic stability, cash flow, plant diversity, and wildlife habitat. Careful consideration must be given to tree and crop species selection and spacing to optimize economic returns based on their interactions. Maintaining fences and controlling weeds are important during establishment.
Alternatives to Pesticides - Urban and Community HorticultureAliki85w
This document provides information on alternatives to pesticides for home gardeners. It discusses using integrated pest management principles, including cultural, physical, biological and chemical controls. Specifically, it details over 100 plant diseases, insects, mites, nematodes and weeds currently controlled by pesticides. It then outlines cultural, physical and biological control strategies and techniques gardeners can use to manage pests without chemicals, including plant selection, sanitation, handpicking, water sprays and beneficial insects. The document concludes with a brief discussion of chemical controls and minimizing their negative effects.
Este documento discute os processos de formação de preços. Primeiramente, introduz o tema e explica a importância da determinação correta do preço para o sucesso empresarial. Em seguida, apresenta alguns fatores internos e externos que influenciam a formação do preço. Por fim, discute diferentes modelos e métodos para a definição do preço, considerando custos, concorrência e valor percebido pelo consumidor.
Introduction to the 6-month Indoor Gardening Program by Eco EvolverEmilio Gagliardi, MSc
This document is the slide deck for a webinar. It contains information about the importance of indoor gardening, the common pitfalls, and how a new 6-month program intends to make indoor gardening accessible to new gardeners.
You can listen to the webinar here: http://ecoevolver.com/webinars/thank-you-6-month-program/
Getting Started with Grow Bag Gardening A Beginner's Guide ebook.pdfPeggyEvans13
In "Getting Started with Grow Bag Gardening: A Beginner's Guide," readers are introduced to the world of grow bag gardening and provided with a comprehensive overview of the key aspects involved. There eleven chapters, each covering a crucial topic to help beginners embark on their grow bag gardening journey successfully.
We begin a chapter titled "The Ultimate Guide to Grow Bag Gardening: Everything You Need to Know." This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the topic, discussing the benefits of grow bag gardening, the materials required, and essential techniques for success.
Next, "Unleash Your Inner Green Thumb: Beginner's Tips for Successful Grow Bag Gardening," offers valuable insights and practical advice for beginners. It covers topics such as selecting the right location, proper watering techniques, and the importance of sunlight and temperature for optimal plant growth.
Soil and Planting Mixes are the focus of the next chapter, which emphasizes the significance of well-draining soil and guides readers on creating nutrient-rich planting mixes for their grow bags. Additionally, the chapter highlights the ideal composition of planting mixes and its impact on plant health and productivity.
Choosing the perfect grow bags becomes the central theme of the chapter titled "The Art of Choosing: Selecting the Perfect Grow Bags for Your Garden." Readers are provided with valuable information on different types of grow bags available, their features, and considerations for making the best selection.
The chapter "Plants That Flourish: Discover the Best Vegetables and Herbs for Grow Bag Gardening" delves into the exciting world of plant selection. It highlights a variety of vegetables and herbs that thrive in grow bags, empowering readers to make informed choices for their gardening endeavors.
To ensure plants' health and productivity, the chapter "Watering Hacks and Fertilizing Secrets: Boosting Your Plants' Health and Productivity" shares essential tips for effective watering techniques and utilizing suitable fertilizers. Readers learn about the importance of proper watering and the benefits of organic and synthetic fertilizers.
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The Book then addresses common challenges faced by growers with "Troubleshooting 101: Common Challenges and Solutions in Grow Bag Gardening." It covers topics such as pest and disease management, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental factors, providing practical solutions to overcome these issues. It keeps getting better from there.
For those ready to take their grow bag gardening skills to the next level, there is more including a FAQ section at the end.
This document provides an introduction and overview of creating a seed-to-seed food garden in schools. It outlines four key principles: using low-input and organic methods, respecting the full plant life cycle, sustainable water use, and maintaining biodiversity. Some benefits of school food gardens are that they promote healthy eating, demonstrate responsible values, reconnect schools and food, engage students through multiple learning styles, and provide holistic learning across curricula. The document then discusses planning considerations like site selection, soil testing, garden design, infrastructure needs, and collecting materials.
Seed to Seed: Food Gardens in Schools
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A Guide to Growing Small Scale Food Gardening Projects - Food Gardening Tool KitGeoAnitia
The document provides guidance for creating successful small-scale food gardening projects, outlining important considerations such as identifying key people (partners, participants, mentors, volunteers, coordinators), selecting appropriate locations, acquiring necessary supplies and materials, and following steps to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the projects.
This guide provides instructions for starting a vegetable garden, including planning the garden layout, choosing which vegetables to grow, planting seeds both indoors and directly in the garden, and basic gardening tools. The guide encourages growing an extra row of vegetables to donate to those in need through the Plant a Row • Grow a Row program. Special thanks are given to organizations that have supported the development of this guide for new vegetable gardeners.
This document discusses starting a congregational garden ministry to address food justice and community needs. It outlines developing a clear vision for the garden's purpose, engaging people with relevant skills, and establishing a program that connects the garden to the congregation's mission and outreach efforts. Key aspects include discerning God's intent, finding accountability structures, and planning garden elements like a sunflower circle for worship and prayer that involve the community. The goal is for the garden to meet real needs while fostering creation care, education, and spiritual reflection.
Plant It, Grow It, Eat It: Making the Most of an Allotment ~ Kirklees, United Kingdom
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
New Jersey Rain Garden Manual - Part 1Sotirakou964
Here are the key steps to designing a rain garden:
1. Determine the Location
- Select an area that receives runoff, like where puddles form or drainage is poor
- Ensure runoff will flow toward the garden, with minor modifications if needed
- Locate at least 10-30 feet from building foundations
2. Determine the Surface Area
- Calculate the contributing drainage area in square feet
- Aim for a garden size that is about 10-15% of the contributing drainage area
3. Consider Depth and Leveling
- Dig the garden 3-6 inches deep, with a flat or saucer-shaped bottom
- Ensure the garden slopes slightly toward the center for ponding
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Setting Up African Permaculture School Gardens
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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A "Grow Your Own" eBook is a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to grow your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. It typically includes information on soil preparation, seed starting, planting, watering, fertilizing, and pest control. The eBook may also cover topics such as companion planting, crop rotation, and organic gardening practices. A "Grow Your Own" eBook can be a valuable resource for beginner and experienced gardeners alike who want to produce their own fresh and healthy produce, save money on groceries, and enjoy the satisfaction of growing their own food.
A Manual for Growing Food in Arid Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
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This document provides an overview of an activity guidebook called "From Generation to Generation" that aims to teach children about seed saving through hands-on school garden projects. It outlines grade-by-grade activities centered around different garden themes like family gardens, wild gardens, native gardens, and heirloom gardens. Each section describes an educational goal and activities that help students learn about plant families, seed dispersal, the three sisters garden method, and other topics while cultivating their own small gardens. The guidebook seeks to reconnect young people with cultural food traditions and empower them to sustain their communities through gardening.
Community gardens and green markets can help teach children about nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. They provide access to fresh, local foods and prevent unhealthy diets by making good options readily available. The CRA could support these initiatives by helping the community develop gardens and green markets, which have been shown to engage residents of all ages while improving health, social connections, and surroundings.
This document provides an activity guidebook for a seed saving education program called "From Generation to Generation." It introduces various garden and seed saving projects organized by grade level that focus on themes like families, communities, biodiversity, and civilizations. Some of the featured projects include growing a three sisters garden, saving heirloom seeds, creating a school seed store, and restoring wild habitats. The guidebook aims to teach children about the cycle of plants from seed to seed and reconnecting them with past farming traditions through hands-on gardening and seed saving activities.
Plant a Row - Grow Your Veggie Garden - How to HandbookFiraki958x
This guide provides instructions for starting a vegetable garden, including planning, design, planting, and care. Some key points:
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- Easy vegetables for kids include radishes, basil, dill, and potatoes. Consider shade-tolerant options like kale, lettuce, and spinach.
- Seeds can be directly sown in the garden or started indoors. Provide the right conditions for germination per instructions.
- Basic garden tools include a spade, hoe, watering can, and bucket for transporting materials and water. Tool size should
The document discusses the benefits of establishing food gardens in schools. It outlines how a school in Australia created a garden to teach children about food sources, nutrition, and plant life cycles. Maintaining seed-to-seed gardens provides hands-on learning and helps children understand self-reliance and nature's abundance. The document provides guidance on planning, creating, and using school gardens for cross-curricular educational purposes.
The document provides guidance for starting a school garden in Nova Scotia. It outlines a 14-step action plan for initiating a school garden, including forming a garden committee, deciding objectives, finding funding and volunteers, choosing a location, acquiring tools, and preparing the soil. The document emphasizes beginning with a small garden that can be expanded over time as interest and participation grows. It also provides curriculum connections and lists resources available to Nova Scotia schools to help with starting and maintaining a school garden.
Sustainable Garden Project: The Need to Assist Frail Elderly PeopleElisaMendelsohn
The Sustainable Garden Project aimed to help 15 frail elderly clients in Ashburton, Ashwood and Chadstone maintain sustainable, low-maintenance gardens allowing them to remain living independently at home. The project focused on selecting drought-tolerant plants, improving soil quality, minimizing water use and reducing garden maintenance needs. Through partnerships between clients, volunteers, and local organizations, the project created mutually beneficial relationships where everyone contributed and benefitted. The project resulted in clients feeling proud and grateful for the support while volunteers gained a sense of achievement.
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Alley cropping involves planting rows of trees or shrubs with wide spacing to create alleyways for crops. This chapter discusses:
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2. Alley cropping can reduce soil erosion through tree roots and leaf litter, intercept rainfall to increase infiltration, and modify microclimates.
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3) The owners emphasize the importance of preserving seed freedom and access to non-GMO seeds for future generations through their work.
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This document provides a reference guide for companion planting, listing vegetables, herbs, and other plants along with what they like and dislike being planted near. Companion planting utilizes synergistic relationships between plants to promote health and growth. The guide lists over 50 plants and their compatibilities or incompatibilities with other plants. It was created by certified permaculture designers with over 20 years of experience and trial-and-error with companion planting.
1) Biological control uses natural enemies like predators, parasites, and pathogens to control pests. This is an important tactic in integrated pest management.
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3) Conserving and augmenting natural enemies through tactics like reducing pesticide use and providing habitat is an important part of biological control and integrated pest management programs.
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This document provides information about Brother Nature Organic Seeds, including their mission of providing pesticide-free, naturally grown seeds. It discusses their growing practices, packaging, and customer satisfaction. The bulk of the document is a catalog listing over 200 varieties of perennials, vegetables, herbs and annuals, with details on each variety such as bloom time, growing instructions, and price per packet of seeds.
CCAT is excited to utilize their new raised garden beds for companion planting. Companion planting involves strategically planting certain plants together that benefit each other. CCAT researched which plants work well together and make a plan for their garden beds. They want to maximize food production in the small space. The summary provides a high-level overview of the key points about CCAT's new garden beds and companion planting plans.
Central Texas Community Gardening Manual - World Hunger ReliefAliki85w
This document provides an introduction to starting a community garden. It discusses why November is a good time to think about the purpose and models of community gardens while the weather cools. Key questions are outlined to consider such as who the garden will serve, how decisions will be made, and ensuring the community has ownership over the project. The goal is to use gardens as a tool for community and economic development by teaching communities to solve their own problems sustainably.
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Community Seeds: Building Community Through Gardening - University of MichiganAliki85w
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Companion Crops for Organic Alfalfa EstablishmentAliki85w
Organic alfalfa was seeded with different companion crops at a research site in Rosemount, Minnesota to determine which companion crops provide the least risk to alfalfa establishment and yield. Seeding-year results found that alfalfa stands averaged about 20 plants per square foot across all treatments. Total alfalfa yield averaged only around 900 pounds per acre due to competition from companion crops and weeds. A rapid-maturing brassica companion crop resulted in greater alfalfa yield than small grain companions or peas. Residual yields will be measured in 2007 to assess long-term effects on alfalfa yields.
This document discusses companion gardening and natural pest control methods. It provides a history of pesticide use and discusses how companion planting with flowers and herbs can attract beneficial insects while repelling pests. Specific flowers and herbs are outlined that companion well with different vegetable and fruit plants. The document also discusses how to attract natural predators like birds, frogs, snakes and bats to the garden to control pests. It suggests leaving areas unkempt to provide habitat and food sources for these beneficial predators.
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2. Contents
Introduction 3
Message of Support – Tino Carnevale 4
Why Easy Care Gardening? 5
HOW
Raised Garden Beds 6
Easy Gardening 6
Soil Mix Recipe 7
Water Wise Gardeing 7
Mulch 8
Compost 8
Joan’s Tip: Propagating Roses 9
Sun Protection 10
Kev’s Tip: Recycle Potting Soil 10
Choosing Plants 11
Organic Recipes for Pest Control 12
Herbs 13
RESOURCES
Some Useful Resources 15
Companion Planting 16
Marie’s Tips: Companion Planting 18
Other Great Companions 18
Garden Design 20
Clarence Plant Species List 22
RECIPES & TIPS
Bellerive Primary School 24
Geilston Bay High School 26
South Arm Primary School 28
Lauderdale Primary School 30
Clarendon Vale Primary School 31
Notes & IDeas 32
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee
(CPAAC) and volunteers from the Clarence Community
Volunteer Service (CCVS), for their commitment, time and
support in the development of this resource.
Thank you to all schools, groups and individuals who provided
their handy tips, recipes and resources and allowed us to
photograph them and their gardens.
2 How does your garden grow?
3. How does your garden grow? 3
Introduction
Welcome to Clarence City Council’s new resource to help you ‘plant ahead’
for the future.
The seed was planted for “How does your garden grow?” back in 2009 when
the Clarence Community Volunteer Service (CCVS) teamed up with Council’s
Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (CPAAC).
With the help of dedicated and hard working volunteer gardeners, older
clients of the service were assisted in transforming their unmanageable
gardens into more easy care, low maintenance.
Simple changes to the gardens such as mulching to reduce weeds, creating
raised beds, and choosing water wise plants, helped them to enjoy their
gardens more; feel better about remaining in their homes or ‘ageing in place’;
and have more time to pursue other activities.
Council is very supportive of the philosophy
behind this resource kit, which is let’s start early
to look at how our own gardens grow before
it becomes too late to be able to manage and
care for them as we grow older.
On behalf of the Clarence Community
Volunteer Service and CPAAC, we hope that
no matter what age you are, this resource will
provide information that will inspire you to
think and start planning and planting ahead
how your garden grows.
It is never too early to start!
Alderman Doug Chipman Marie – CPAAC member at the Warrane Mornington
Chair of the CPAAC and Deputy Mayor Neighbourhood Centre garden
4. Message of Support
Growing our own food is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves and our families but
we don’t always think about what a positive effect it can also have on our community at large.
It has been very inspiring to witness the explosion of gardening projects across the state, with schools, garden
clubs, councils and self-motivated groups coming together to create this movement towards self sufficiency.
You may find that you start a garden for a single reason, to grow seasonal food or to save money, but then find
that there are added benefits such as improved health and spending more time with your family. As we harvest
our fruit and vegies, we can also take a moment to appreciate that we are part of something much larger, a
global community.
Tino Carnevale
ABC Gardening Australia
4 How does your garden grow?
5. How does your garden grow? 5
Why easy care
gardening?
ening is a fun and
It doesn’t matter what age you are, gard
many people.
enjoyable past time or hobby for so
stant maintaining
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of garden spaces, large or small, flow
ire lawn mowing,
that are overgrown with weeds, requ
work.
and take up many hours of energy and
overwhelming, particularly if you are
For many people these tasks can be a source
ing out in the garden starts to become
less mobile than you used to be. Gett garden
yment, because you can’t maintain the
of frustration and worry, instead of enjo
and have it looking like it used to.
and
Service helps older people who are frail
The Clarence Community Volunteer
ching them up with volunteers to assist them
young people with disabilities, by mat ening and
ssing medical appointments, light gard
with everything from shopping, acce
befriending.
need
service began to notice an increasing
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ing to think perhaps they should mov
and overwhelming. People were start
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their homes because their gardens wer
independently or with help.
planting
as mulching, raised gardens beds, and
With just a few simple measures, such
ts have had their gardens, and their lives
easy care water wise plants, many clien
transformed. You can too!
en now.
thinking about transforming your gard
Don’t leave it until it is too late – start
this that will make a big difference.
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about how to design a low maintena
So let’s get started!
6. HOW?
Easy
Gardening
Roches Beach As we get older we MUST NOT think
we can’t garden any more. The ‘easy
garden’ is the way to go!
Raised Easy gardens should be raised so they
are not difficult to maintain. Use any
garden beds
containers that may fit on a table. Use
an old sink or washing trough, or even
go to your local tip-shop and pick up
cheap containers. They should all have
o Make sure the width of your garden bed is a little less than twice holes in the bottom for drainage.
your arm reach. That means you can reach to the centre from
Go for a walk in the Botanical Gardens
either side. If you have small reach then make sure you don’t
and have look at their easy garden and
have to stretch, make the bed narrower to suit you.
see how easy it is to companion plant.
o Don’t make the beds too long, so that you can walk around
You can have a little of everything;
them without tiring out. 10 feet is a good length.
home grown, fresh and no chemicals,
o Make the beds waist high so that you can garden with ease. and the important things, TASTE. It is all
o Make beds lower if you want to garden sitting down. your own, grown with love and care.
o Beds can be light weight polystyrene containers, or a bench top. I hope you have a go and enjoy yourself.
Eight by 16 inch containers could supply fresh vegetables all Please play it safe, DON’T lift heavy pots
season for one or two people. and always use a safe area. Take a cup of
tea or coffee and go talk to your plants,
o Bench tops will need to be sturdy as soil is heavy, especially and watch them grow and produce!
when wet.
Marie
o An old bath can make a good raised bed. CPAAC
o When planting in containers, use a light soil mix which will drain
easily. You can buy potting mix for containers but make sure
it has a good amount of moisture retentive material such as
vermiculite or peat moss in it, as pots dry out quickly.
r n a ti v e s to
S om e a lt e
o Lay out your raised beds in a north/south direction. This will
g a r de n
g r a is e d
p u r c h a s in
ensure all plants receive equal sunlight throughout the day.
ta in e r s
of oa m c on
ds – S ty r
With an east/west direction plants will shade one another as the
be f or
it h h ol e s
b u c k e ts w
sun moves across them.
and p ot s ,
ol d ty r e s ,
dr a in a g e , p ic k e ts
p e r s , s ta r
o Many nurseries and hardware stores are now selling specially
w oo de n s le e h e e ts … .
te d ir on s
made galvanised iron raised garden beds.
an d c or r u g a , use
l ti p s h op
it f or lo c a
o If you don’t have a back problem, then bending can be a useful
v is e s k y is
exercise to keep your back supple, but if you do have a back in a ti on , th
y ou r im a g
problem you could consider raised beds. th e li m it !
Source: Botanical Gardens; David Stephen, Creek Road Community Garden
6 How does your garden grow?
7. How does your garden grow? 7
HOW?
Water wise
gardening
o Use a hose nozzle with a hand trigger. This
gives more control and will save water while
walking from place to place in the garden.
Soil Mix o Put in new plantings in autumn after a good
rain. This means they can get well established
Recipe
before summer. If you plant new plants in
summer they will require constant watering.
o Use glazed pots for pot plants. Terracotta
pots dry out much quicker than glazed pots.
Raised bed soil mix 1: o Water the roots of plants, the leaves.
o 50% sandy loam mixed with 50% sheep o Water less frequently but water deeply to
manure/mushroom compost/compost encourage root growth. Frequent light
mix + blood and bone as per packet watering will encourage shallow root growth.
instructions.
o Mulch, mulch, mulch. Mulch improves water
Raised bed soil mix 2: retention and can reduce evaporation by up
o Equal parts of loamy soil or coarse sand to 73%. It also adds nutrients to keep plants
and a mushroom type compost. healthy and improves soil structure.
o Add a tight fistful of dolomite lime and o Consider planting Tasmania natives. They
twice as much powdered animals or have evolved to grow in Tasmania and many
chook manure. Alternatively, use a fistful have low water requirements.
of blood and bone.
o Consider Australian natives. Many have low
o A little kelp seaweed chips can also be water requirements.
used to supply potassium and trace
o Lawns use a lot of water. Consider reducing
minerals.
your lawn area or use drought tolerant
Raised bed soil mix 3: grasses.
o Good quality potting mix – be prepared
o Avoid cutting grass too low. Taller grass holds
for poor results from a poor quality
water better and protects the soil from the
potting mix. Results can be improved by
sun. Cutting grass too short encourages bare
mixing a high nutrient compost.
patches and growth of moss in the lawn.
Maintenance:
o Lawn areas can be converted to native plant
o As soil level goes down: add sheep
strips and mulched to educe water use.
manure/mushroom compost/compost
mix + blood and bone as per instructions. o Visit water wise gardens to familiarise yourself
with the beauty and appearance of native
o If the soil becomes water repellent
plants.
remove top third and add any of the
above mixes in with existing soil. Clarence City Council has published a FREE
booklet “Plants for the Water Friendly Garden”
o Add soil wetter to help water penetrate
based on some of the plants used at the Rosny
the soil.
Farm water wise garden.
Source: Botanical Gardens; David Stephen, Creek
Road Community Garden Source: David Stephen, Creek Road Community Garden
8. HOW?
ip:
Julie’s t
o lv e
A lw a y s in v
ren or
y o u r c h il d n in
re
g r a n d c h il d
s of the
a ll a s p e c t
d c o o k in g !
Clarendon Vale School garden garden an
Mulch
Nature has always provided mulch
for the soil with fallen leaves,
Compost oner, promotin
g good
tu re’s soil conditi imes
twigs, bark and animal droppings. Compost is na and can somet
e, bi ological activity
This surface layer protects and crumb structur healthy plant
s required for
nourishes the soil beneath. supply all of the nutrient
growth.
Benefits of Mulch g will take 2-6
d of compostin
o Reduces water evaporation The fo llowing metho posting but
ethods of com
from the soil by up to 73% months. Th ere are other m is simple
identify with th
o Protects the soil from most home gardeners will
erosion effects of wind and method.
rain
o Adds nutrients and organic Step 1 ass, kitchen
aste (weeds, gr
matter which improves soil Place non-w oody green w e, as they
to an enclosur
t crops etc.) in ngths
fertility, water retention and peelings, spen ng into short le
ble. Chop everythi
structure become availa large quantitie
s of grass
o Reduces weed germination of 3 to 6 cm. If you have for up to a
ied in the sun
by keeping out light clippings th ey should be dr
ntent.
e ammonia co
o Reduces the need for wee k to reduce th
watering
Some types of Mulch Step 2 ose from
own waste. Cho
Blend in so me chopped br or shredded
o Pine bark, woodchips, edles, seagrass
moist leaves, straw, pine ne
sawdust, straw or hay, lawn the pile.
t don’t saturate
clippings, leaves, sea-weed pape r. Dampen, bu
(water to remove salt before layer, if you
over each 15cm
Sprinkle a fist full of lime . Also,
applying) r a food garden
the compost fo ird by
intend to use ure (up to a th
m oist animal man
To be effective mulches need to blend in some e.
be a minimum of 5cm thick, up to volume) from time to tim
k to see if
15cm for a no-dig garden. arter full, chec
mpost bin is qu
When your co the contents.
by turning over
Newspaper can be used under deca y is underway
other materials to help prevent soil when it is
to dig into the
Mature co mpost is ready
weed growth. Needs wetting your hands.
d crumbles in
before use. da rk in colour an
Community
n, Creek Road
Source : David Stephe
Garden
8 How does your garden grow?
9. How does your garden grow? 9
HOW?
LEFT: Before mulching
BELOW: After mulching
Joan’s Tip: Propagating Roses
Are you leaving a garden where you have lived for Make a little hole with a pencil – don’t just push the
years and would love to take some of your favourite cutting in as that can damage the delicate outer layer.
roses with you? It’s easy to do! Pat the cutting firmly into place, water it well and cover
the whole thing with a plastic bag to keep it moist and
The traditional time for taking cuttings is at pruning time humid.
because that is when you have lots of bits to play with
but actually you can propagate at any time through Always take more cuttings than you need – not every
the growing season, from early summer to winter. one will grow. Label your rose cuttings with their proper
The important thing is that the wood is ripe enough name if you know it. Place the cuttings in a warm place
and generally it is if the flower has fallen off. Make the with bright light but not in direct sunlight.
cutting from a strong cane that has just bloomed.
It takes 4 to 8 weeks for the cuttings to root, depending
A good propagating medium is a 50-50 blend of potting on the weather and the rose variety. In fact it may take
soil and perlite. This is a very light blend that encourages as little as 2 weeks or as long as 6 months for roots to
the roots to grow quickly. Rooting hormone is optional develop. Each cutting will develop differently.
but success rate is much better with it.
Repot the cutting when you see the roots come
Make your cutting 4 or 5 nodes long (a leaf grows at through the bottom of the pot. Keep the cuttings moist
each node) trimming just above the node at the top, at all times, with good air circulation and sunlight.
just below it at the bottom. Use really sharp cutters to
prevent crushing the stem and make a very clean cut. Good luck!
10. HOW?
Sun protection
Exposure Limits
Exposure UV Index Sun Protection Recommendations
Low 2 or less You can safely stay outdoors with
minimal protection
Moderate 3-5 Wear sun protective clothing, a hat,
sunscreen, sunglasses and seek
shady areas
High 6-7 Wear sun protective clothing, a hat,
sunscreen, sunglasses and seek shady
Warrane Mornington areas and stay indoors between 10am
Neighbourhood Centre and 2pm (11-3pm daylight saving time)
Very High 8-10 Wear sun protective clothing, a hat,
sunscreen, sunglasses and seek shady
areas but stay indoors as much as
possible
Extreme 11 or higher Wear sun protective clothing, a hat,
sunscreen, sunglasses and seek shady
areas but stay indoors as much as
possible
Check the weather section of the Mercury newspaper for daily UV limits.
Source: World Health Organisation protection recommendations for skin cancer
prevention.
Kev’s Tip: MANURE
Types
Recycle Potting Soil Sheep – best if it is pulverized
Chicken – use only old, can burn plants
Horse – can contain seeds etc
Potting soil can be expensive, we should not waste it. Adding Cow – probably the best
manure and compost to old potting soil will vitalise it for some time.
Mixture of above
It is best to use pulverised sheep or shredded horse manure.
I use a mixture of about 10% manure to 90% potting soil. Well
Others
rotted compost can also be added.
Dynamic Lifter – use as directed
If the mixture becomes too heavy, you can add some Perlite or
some broken up Polystyrene Foam. Blood & Bone – use as directed
REMEMBER – when handling manure make sure you wear gloves. Liquid Seaweed – use as directed
10 How does your garden grow?
11. How does your garden grow? 11
HOW?
Choosing
plants
o Plantings, especially trees, need to be
considered carefully
o You may not want a fast growing, potentially
tall, but short lived tree for example near the
house, where it may become a problem in
15-20 years. You may also not want it on the
roadside boundary where you may have to
organise its removal in the not too distant
future
o Low maintenance could simply mean choosing
the plant for the proposed location and
conditions
o Knowledge of the plant, its growth habits and
requirements is essential for choosing the right
plants
o Some plants considerations are:
Height, spread, lifespan, dense/sparse. Prefers
full sun/dappled shade, high/low water
requirements, preferred soil type, pruning
requirements, and susceptibility to certain
diseases
o A good understanding of the site conditions
Lauderdale Primary School garden
where the plant is to go is also important.
Some site considerations are:
North/south facing, slope, amount of shade/
sunlight, drainage, soil type e.g. clay or sandy
o Plants in the right place will be happier and P r op a g a ti on
/ c u tt in g s
healthier y ou c a n s –
ti ll h a v e y
o Plants in good condition are resistant to pests “h ig h m a in ou r
te n a n c e ”
and diseases p la n ts , ju s
t th in k a b
w h e r e to ou t
o Find a friendly nursery that can give advice on p u t th e m
th e y a r e so
plant selection
e a s ie r
to m a in ta in
.
12. HOW?
Organic
recipes for
pest control
CPAAC member Joan at home
o Grubs and caterpillars
Dust Caterpillars & slugs with wood ash, fine sand or flour. Soap spray is also effective.
o Scale insects
Combine a tablespoon of liquid soap with a cup of vegetable oil. Dilute a tablespoon
of the mixture with a cup of water. Shake well before spraying on insects.
o Aphids, caterpillars, white flies, mealy bugs and scale insects
Dissolve 50grams of PURE soap in a litre of hot water. Allow to cool. Shake well and
spray on plants affected by these. ( Make sure to use pure soap NOT detergent)
o Ants
Use eucalyptus oil, tree tea oil or ground cloves along ant trails.
o Mites & Powdery Mildew
Dusting with sulphur, and wettable sulphur preparations.
o Fungal Disease
Sprays made from seaweed help reduce fugal disease of leaves and flowers.
o Pyrethrum
An insecticidal spray made from the dried flower heads of pyrethrum daisy. Is strong
and should be used with caution.
of
a garden
D o n ’t h a v e v e
Do you ha
y o u r o w n ? t in h e lp in g
s
a n in t e r e c o m m u n it y ?
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The War
n
M o r n in g t o o o d c e n t r e
N e ig h b o u rh
ed garden
h a s 8 r a is o p e n
is
b e d s a n d F r id a y .
Monday to
a n d h e lp d
Drop by
la n t in g a n
o u t w it h p t h e v e g ie
g
m a in t a in in
patch es!
Tino Carnevale at the Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre garden
12 How does your garden grow?
13. How does your garden grow? 13
Herbs
HOW?
H a v e a lo o
k at
o u r r e c ip
es
Herbs have been cultivated for thousands of years for both their
culinary and medicinal purposes. These fragrant and flavourful many cont –
plants still play an important role in every kitchen garden. Even s o m e o f t a in
hes
wonderful e
a tiny plot can provide you with enough herbs to use fresh,
herbs tha
frozen, or dried.
t
can grow you
an
c o o k w it h ! d
Herbs are easy to raise, even if you’ve never gardened before. If
you have the space, you can plant a formal herb garden that is
both attractive and productive.
Formal herb gardens use design techniques that are centuries
old. Knot gardens, for example, where herbs are grown in a
knot-like design, have been popular since medieval times. If
you are short on space, however, you can tuck your favourite
herbs amid other plantings in your vegetable or flower garden.
Many low-growing herbs, such as creeping rosemary and
thyme make lovely edging plants for vegetable or flower
gardens. Herbs are ideally suited to container growing, and can
be placed in an easy to reach spot for cooking.
Source: Tasmanian company, Four Seasons Herbs
www.fourseasonsherbs.com.au
Clarendon Vale School garden
Herb Lifespan # Soil type Suitable
for pots
Asparagus Perennial Light No
e
herbs com
P e r e n n ia l f t e r y e a r
Basil Annual Rich Yes
# a
b a c k y e a r p la n t e d
Chamomile Roman Perennial Light Yes
e
and can b the garden.
Chervil Annual Rich Yes
d ir e c t ly in Chives Perennial Rich Yes
p e r e n n ia ls
# T e n d e r o s t t o le r a n t
Comfrey Perennial Light/Poor Yes
r
are not f e for
Coriander Annual Rich Yes
but can li v
iv e n
e a r s if g
Cumin Annual Rich Yes
several y e.
r
Dill
proper ca
Annual Rich No
Fennel Annual/Perennial Rich No
are those
# A n n u a ls
ic h g r o w ,
French tarragon Perennial Light Yes
p la n t s w h d d ie w it h in Lemonbalm Perennial Light Yes
n
produce a g season.
o n e g r o w in
Lemongrass Tender perennial Rich Yes
Mint Perennial Light Yes
Oregano Perennial Rich Yes
Parsley Biennial Rich Yes
Rocket Annual Light No
Rosemary Perennial Alkaline/light Yes
Sage Perennial Alkaline/light Yes
Spinach, English Annual Rich No
Sweet Marjoram Perennial Light Yes
Thyme Perennial Light Yes
14. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
FREE
sustainable
gardening talks
Talk and learn with
the real experts
Casual, 1 hour sessions in the garden
Topics have included: Bulbs, Horticultural Tools & Equipment,
Frost Protection in Winter, Seed Germination, Propogation,
Mulch, Transplanting Trees & Shrubs, Tasmanian Natives,
resources
Sustainable Native Lawn and much more.
For information or to book your place, call the main office
at the Gardens on 6236 3059 weekdays only
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Queens Domain, Hobart TAS 7000
14 How does your garden grow?
15. How does your garden grow? 15
Some useful
resources
There is a wealth of knowledge out there
about gardening. You only have to talk to your
neighbours, friends and family to get good tips
on their easy care, low maintenance advice.
We have included just a small ‘taster’ on other
places you can turn to, to increase your
knowledge about gardening, and where to
go for resources. Your local garden centre or
nursery is always a good place to start!
For other ideas...
RESOURCES
Clarence City Council ’Water Wise’ gardening booklet, available at
Council office
Magazines or website ABC Gardening Australia
www.gardeningaustralia.com
Blooming Tasmania Guide www.bloomingtasmania.com
or ring 6344 6233
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens – run free sustainable gardening talks, hold
community garden classes, website: www.rtbg.tas.gov.au or ring the Manager
of Learning and Community Engagement on 6236 3086
Some alternatives for raised garden beds: For timber beds - Dovetail Timbers,
ring 0429 13 2929 or email bodie@dovetailtimbers.com
Corrugated iron raised beds can be purchased at nurseries, contact your
nearest nursery to enquire or inspect
Plant Species List: http://www.understorey-network.org.au/municipalities/
understorey_clarence.pdf
Garden Design Template: http://www.yourclimateyourlife.org.uk/docs/
garden_template.doc
Companion Planting: Sustainable Gardening Australia www.sgaonline.org.au
Sustainable Gardening Australia presents: The most comprehensive companion
planting chart in the known universe (maybe)
16. Companion planting
Sustainable Gardening Australia presents: The most comprehensive companion planting chart in
the known universe (maybe!) www.sgaonline.org.au
Plant Good Neighbours How it works Bad Neighbours
Apple Nasturtium, Chives Nasturtium climbs tree and is said to repel codling Potatoes
moth
Apricot Basil, Tansy, Asparagus Basil and tansy are said to repel damaging insects
Asparagus Apricot, Basil, Chives, Comfrey, Lovage, Basil and Parsley are said to improve flavour. Onions Garlic, Onions
Marjoram, Parsley, Tomatoes and garlic release substances reducing growth.
Balm (Lemon) Tomatoes Attracts bees, said to enhance flavour and growth
Basil Tomatoes Basil said to repel flies and mosquitoes
Beans Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Beetroot, Chives,
(climbing) Cauliflower, Corn, Lettuce, Lovage, Majoram, Garlic, Gladiolus,
Parsley Onions, Sunflower
Beetroot Beans (bush), Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Beans (Climbing),
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, growth Tomato
Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Peas, Potato,
Spinach, Silverbeet
Borage Squash, Strawberries, Tomato Said to deter tomato worm and improve tomato
flavour and yield. Said to increase strawberry yield.
Brassicas Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Chamomile, Dill attracts a Cabbage White Butterfly controlling Garlic, Rue,
(Incl: Broccoli, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Lovage, wasp. Nasturtium disguises and repels aphids. Sage Strawberry
Cabbage, Marjoram, Marigold (French), Mint, Nasturtium, repels the Cabbage White Butterfly. Zinnias attract
Cauliflower) Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, ladybirds, which we love! Bad Neighbours roots
Thyme,TomatoZinnias release substances reducing growth
Capsicum, Chilli Carrots, Onions, Tomato
Carrots Beans, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks, Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Dill, Celery
Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Pea, Radish, growth
resources
Rosemary, Sage, Tomato
Celery Cabbage, Chives, Dill, Dwarf Beans, Leek, Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Carrots, Parsnip,
Lovage, Majoram, Onion, Pea, Sage, Spinach, growth Potato
Tomato
Chamomile Cabbage, Onion Deters flies and mosquitoes. Strengthens
neighbouring plants
Chives Apples, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Peas Prevents Apple Scab. Said to deter aphids Beans
Cucumber Basil, Bens, Borage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Potato, Sage,
Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Corn, Dill Kohl growth Strongly Aromatic
Rabi, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Herbs
Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Sunflower, Tansy
Dill Brassicas (Incl: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower) Dill attracts a Cabbage White Butterfly controlling
wasp
Eggplant Beans, Spinach
Garlic Apricot, Cherry, Mulberry, Parsnip, Peach, Pear, Deters aphids, especially from roses and raspberry. Beans, Cabbage,
Raspberry, Rosemary, Rose Repels Cabbage White Butterfly Peas, Strawberry
Kohl Rabi Beetroot, Onion Beans, Tomato
Leek Carrot, Celery, Lovage, Majoram, Onion, Beans, Peas,
Parsnip, Strawberry Parsley
Lettuce Achillea, Beans, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Achillea, Coreopsis & Zinnia attract pollinators and Parsley
Chervil, Coreopsis, Cucumber, Lovage, offer shade for lettuce
Marjoram, Marigold (French), Onion, Parsnip,
Pea, Radish, Strawberry, Zinnia
Marigolds Numerous vegetables, including tomato Kills root knot nematodes and eel worm
(French)
Melon Radish, Sweet Corn
Mint Cabbage, Tomato Deters pests such as Cabbage White Butterfly, ants
and fleas
Nasturtium Cabbages, Fruit Trees, Radishes, Zucchini Flowers repel aphids and codling moth. Cabbage
white butterfly is attracted to this plant, and will seek
it out over cabbages
16 How does your garden grow?
17. How does your garden grow? 17
Plant Good Neighbours How it works Bad Neighbours
Onion Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Smell of onion said to deter numerous pestsOnions Asparagus, Beans,
Chamomile, Leeks, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, release substances reducing growth of Bad Gladioli, Peas
Parsley, Parsnip, Silverbeet, Strawberry, Summer Neighbours
Savory, Tomato
Parsley Asparagus, Sweet Corn, Tomato Said to improve flavour of asparagus and tomato
Peas Beans, Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Chives, Garlic,
Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, growth. Sweet Corn has traditionally been used as Onion, Shallots
Lovage, Marjoram, Parsnip, Potato, Radish, “living stakes” for peas
Sage, Squash, Sweet Corn
Potato Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Sweet Alyssum and Marigolds attract beneficials Apple, Celery,
Cauliflower, Corn, Eggplant, Horseradish, and suppress weedsPotatoes release substances Cherry, Cucumber,
Lovage, Marjoram, Marigold (French), reducing growth of Bad Neighbours. Horseradish Pumpkin,
Nasturtium, Parsnip, Peas, Sweet Alyssum, should be planted at the corners of the patch Raspberry,
Sweet Corn, Watermelon Rosemary, Squash,
Sunflower, Tomato
Pumpkin Beans, Cabbage, Eggplant, Peas, Radish, Sweet Bad Neighbours roots release substances reducing Potato
Corn growth
Radish Beans, Carrot, Chervil, Cucumber, Sweet Radish is said to attract leaf miners from Spinach Hyssop
Corn, Cucumber, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram,
Nasturtium, Parsnip, Pea, Spinach, Sweet Corn
Raspberry Blackberries,
Potato, Tomato
Rosemary Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Sage Said to deter Cabbage white butterfly. Attracts
beneficials
Sage Brassicas (Incl: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower), Sage repels the Cabbage White Butterfly Cucumber
Carrot, Rosemary
Silverbeet Beetroot, Cherry, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Basil, Wormwood
Onion
Spinach Celery, Eggplant, Strawberries
Squash Borage, Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Peas, Potato
Sunflower, Sweet Corn, Tansy
Strawberry Beans, Borage, Chives, Leek, Lettuce, Marigold Brassicas (Incl:
(French), Onion, Pyrethrum, Sage, Spinach Broccoli, Cabbage,
Cauliflower),
Brussel Sprouts,
Garlic
Sunflower Apricots, Cucumbers, Squash Beans, Potato
Sweet Corn Beans, Cucumbers, Lovage, Marjoram, Melon, Sweet Corn has traditionally been used as “living Cabbage
Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, stakes” for peas. Bad Neighbours roots release
Zucchini substances reducing growth
Tomato Asparagus, Basil, Celery, Borage, Broccoli, Marigolds said to repel white fly and root knot Apricots, Beetroot,
Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, nematode. Bad Neighbours roots release substances Fennel, Kohl Rabi,
Celery, Chives, Dill, Gooseberry, Grape, Hyssop, reducing growth Potato, Rosemary,
Lovage, Mariglod (French), Marjoram, Mint, Sweet Corn
Nasturtium, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Turnip
Turnip Cucumbers, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Peas, Tomato
Watermelon Potato
Yarrow Most aromatic herbs When planted along pathways, is said to enhance
essential oil production and herb flavour.
Zucchini Lovage, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Sweet Corn
18. Marie’s Other great
Tips: companions
Companion
Catnip repels fleas, ants and rodents.
Caraway helps breakdown heavy soils.
Elderberry a general insecticide, the leaves encourage
Planting compost fermentation, the flowers and berries make
lovely wine!
Fennel (not F. vulgare or F.officionale) repels flies, fleas
It is great fun when plants really get on well and ants.
together. A bit like people one can say,
Hyssop attracts cabbage white moth keeping brassicas
except, people don’t grow smaller under
free from infestation.
shade or bigger and dry off in the sun!
Mint repels cabbage white moth. Dried and placed with
Good companions clothes will repel clothes moth.
o Apples like garlic, onions and chives Nasturtium secrete a mustard oil, which many insects
o Beans love to be with carrots, find attractive and will seek out, particularly the cabbage
cucumbers, cabbage and parsley white moth. Alternatively, the flowers repel aphids and
o Beetroot likes to be with cabbages, the cucumber beetle. The climbing variety grown up
silver beet and dwarf-beans apple trees will repel codling moth.
o Lettuce gets on well with Pyrethrum will repel bugs if grown around the vegetable
strawberries, marigolds and carrots garden.
Rosemary repels carrot fly.
resources
Bad companions
o Pumpkins don’t like to be near Rue (Rutus, not Peganum) keeps cats and dogs off garden
potatoes beds if planted round the borders.
o Raspberries don’t like blackberries or Tansy (Tanacetum, not Senecio) repels moths, flies and
potatoes nearby ants. Plant beneath peach trees to repel harmful flying
o Mint and parsley don’t like to be near insects. Tansy leaves assist compost fermentation.
each other. Keep them separated Wormwood (Artemesia, not Ambrosia) although it can
o Garlic is not a goog companion for inhibit the growth of plants near it, wormwood does repel
beans, peas, or strawberries moths, flies and fleas and keeps animals off the garden.
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20. Garden SHED
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Why is good garden design important? It is
important for many reasons but it doesn’t have
to be hard. It can be as simple as thinking and SHRUBS
TREES
planning where to put things, designing areas
with water wise plants, increase safety and
security with lighting, paths, and planting shade
borders etc.
Gardens that evolve are lovely too – but a bit of PATHS/STONES/PAVERS
LIGHTING
planning can help you transform your garden into
an easy care low maintenance haven.
You can free draw your design or use the graph
paper provided at the back of this booklet. Below
is an example of how you can create your own
design online. You will find this website in our
resource section on page 15.
resources
TIP: Photocopy and then cut out shapes to design your garden
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