Growing Tips

How to Improve Clay Soil Naturally (Without Wrecking It)

Clay soil has a reputation for being the enemy of the home gardener, and I get why. It cracks like concrete in summer, turns to glue in winter, and seems... Read more...

How to Improve Soil Health Before Planting Season

There's a window every season, just before planting, where the work you put in matters more than at any other time of year. Get the soil right before the seeds... Read more...

Organic Fertiliser vs Synthetic: What's Really Better for Your Garden?

Every few weeks someone asks me the same question, almost word for word: "Is organic fertiliser actually better, or is that just marketing?" Fair question. I make organic fertiliser for... Read more...

Signs Your Garden Soil Is Unhealthy (and How to Fix It)

Most gardeners don't notice unhealthy soil until their plants start telling them about it, and by then, you're already playing catch-up. The good news is that soil gives off plenty... Read more...

The Best Organic Fertiliser for Vineyards

South Australia grows some of the best wine in the country, and anyone who's spent time in the Barossa, Clare or McLaren Vale knows the wine starts well before the... Read more...

What Are Worm Castings and Why Do They Actually Work?

If you've ever pulled back a layer of mulch and found rich, dark, crumbly soil underneath, chances are you've got worms to thank. I get asked all the time what... Read more...

The Best Fertiliser for Vegetable Gardens in Australia

"What's the best fertiliser for my vegie patch?" is probably the question I get asked more than any other, usually followed quickly by "and does it actually matter which one... Read more...

Worm Farming at Home: The Complete Beginner's Guide

I get a lot of nervous first messages from people thinking about starting a worm farm. "Will it smell?" "Will the worms escape?" "What if I kill them?" I promise... Read more...

What Is Humic Acid and What Does It Actually Do for Soil?

Humic acid is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot in soil health circles without much explanation, and I think that's a shame, because once you understand... Read more...

Why Healthy Soil Means Healthier Food for Your Family

I think about this a lot, probably more than the average person thinks about dirt: the soil your food grows in isn't separate from your health, it's the first link... Read more...