Get the soil right – Know what you’re planting! the key to a healthy veggie patch is addding compost and manure to feed the soil and your plants. These also give body to sandy soils and help retain water and nutrients. Keep it Simple – Learn about what you’re going to be planting Choose easy-to-grow plants first. Try silver beet, ruby chard, lettuce, bok choy, carrots, turnips and mustard greens, which are great for beginners. Don't forget to check the label so ypu know jus

With the last days of summer fast approaching, what better time to start preparing your own little homegrown supermarket. Not sure where to start? here's a few tips to help you out. Just remember to ease off the watering as Autumn starts to cool down. TIME TO PLANT: Beetroot, broccoli, brussel Sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, fig, citrus trees, chives, leek, lettuce, radish, peas, rhubarb, silver beet, onion, artichoke, & spinach FULL SUN: Most warm-season vegetables need at l