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Monthly Archives: February 2015

Coriander seed is ready for collecting — The winner of the race to the top of the trellis was the new guinea bean. I’ve never grown them before, and I’m quickly finding out how rampant they are. Not only is the main vine growing quicker than any of the other crops, but the lateral (side) shoots are […]

Giant Edible Trellis Project: Week Twenty-Two… New Guinea Beans

This entry was posted in Giant Edible Trellis on February 19, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Powdery white spots on your zucchini leaves are a sure sign of powdery mildew infestation. Here’s what to do about it. This is the vegetable disease that I am asked about the most. Many vegetable plants are prone to powdery mildew. It is quite common for cucumbers, pumpkins and other […]

How to Treat Powdery Mildew

This entry was posted in Garden Pests on February 5, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant — The Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants Program is offering funding of up to $1,000 to kindergartens, schools and youth groups to help create gardens in their grounds and communities. There are approximately 250 grants awarded per year across Australia. Leaf, Root & Fruit are encouraging all primary schools, secondary schools, kindergartens, […]

Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants Program

This entry was posted in Events on February 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit