Grow and save in your spring garden!
Spring mornings just smell different, don’t they? Warmth, sunshine and a hint of wattle. They sound different, too: after spring rain, my little valley echoes with frogs and birds. No wonder the local Kulin Nation call this time of year poorneet, or tadpole season.
I’ve been chasing that same energy in my own patch, clearing winter crops, feeding the soil and getting seedlings ready for summer. This issue is packed with ways to make the most of spring, from bitter greens and native edibles to tropical fruit, sustainable lawns and wildlife-friendly gardening. There’s also plenty on saving money, starting a garden from scratch, plant sex, geese and delicious spring recipes.
Here’s to frogs, flowers and full garden beds.
Happy gardening!🌱
Chloe
Want to grow more and save? Phil Dudman shares his top tips to make your garden work harder.
Jennifer Stackhouse explains why bitter greens are worth adding to your patch.
Learn about native edible plants with well-hidden harvests from Karen Sutherland.
Natural hollows are disappearing, but with the ideas in this story from Georgia Angus you can help wildlife.
There’s heaps more in this issue to help you make the most of your spring garden:
Landscape architect Paula Kuka explains how she designed her garden so the lawn helps keep it cool, supports biodiversity and encourages outdoor living (and playing).
Basics & beyond: Steve Falcioni sits us down for the ‘birds, bees and blossoms’ talk.
The growing trio for this season from Connie Cao’s garden: sweet potato, currants and scabiosa.
How to keep your warm climate garden productive year round with tasty tropical fruits.
Find out what may be causing your lawn troubles and ways to get it growing green again.
Congratulate the winners of this year’s National Kitchen Garden Awards! They are all growing amazing things in their gardens and communities.
Learn how to plan a garden that works for you, with Natasha Morgan’s hard-won advice on creating productive spaces of any size.
Discover how these feathered foragers can help keep weeds under control.
Plus our regular articles:
- Harvest: Nornie Bero puts Australian native ingredients in the spotlight in her new book.
- Spring on a plate: Discover two spring harvest recipes from Dan Pasquali’s kitchen.
- Action: Warming weather and soil means it’s time to prep and plant so your summer harvests are filled with goodness.
- Matters: News and events
- Book reviews: Chloe’s favourite new books.
- The best of your ABC
- That’s a good idea: To reduce coffee cup waste.
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