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December 2025 Planting Guide and Garden Update
I love the Kyneton show.
Dec 1

November 2025

I’m about to move to a new house
How to start growing food at a new home.
Nov 24
Managing a Rusty Riot
Results of a trial to better understand garlic rust fungal disease
Nov 17
How to Grow Pumpkins
It’s the perfect time to plant pumpkins.
Nov 10
November 2025 Planting Guide and Garden Update
Ready, set, GO, or ready set, slow?
Nov 3

October 2025

Fruit Thinning for Fat Fruit
Why it is important to thin your fruit and how to go about it.
Oct 27
How to Grow Cucumbers
Cucumber season is kicking off.
Oct 20
DIY Potting Mix, Apricot Pruning Advice and Delayed Brassicas
Your questions answered
Oct 13
October 2025 Planting Guide and Garden Update
When I moved to Kyneton with my young family in 2019, there were two established mulberry trees in the orchard.
Oct 6

September 2025

Another 10 Fruit Trees Worth Including in Your Backyard Orchard
How to produce a spread of even more delicious ripe fruit across the year
Sep 29
How to Grow Beetroot
Beetroot is possibly the easiest vegetable to grow and so versatile to eat.
Sep 22
Flying Dragon, Espalier Advice and Potted Lettuces
Your questions answered
Sep 15
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