Unleashing the Power of Actively Aerated Compost Tea: A Garden’s Liquid Gold Gardening enthusiasts and sustainable agriculture advocates are increasingly turning to innovative and natural solutions to enhance soil health and plant growth. Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) has emerged as a powerful liquid soil booster for gardeners seeking to […]
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How to grow amazing bananas In this article Introduction: Interesting facts Sun/Water/fertility/soil requirements: Planting Propagation Maintenance Harvesting Pest and diseases: Permaculture design functions of bananas: Banana Plant Fun Facts Largest Herbaceous Plant: The banana plant (Musa spp.) holds the title for being the world’s largest herbaceous plant. While it may appear […]
Kaffir lime shampoo: Ingredients: 2-3 fresh kaffir limes 2 cups water or 1 to 1 ratio by volume Non essential extra additives 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Essential oils of your liking Juicing the kaffir limes and just using the peel […]
Raising our own meat birds can be a rewarding and cost–effective way to provide our family with healthy, ethically–raised chicken meat. Although it can be more expensive than buying chicken at the supermarket, there are many benefits to raising our own birds that make it worth the extra cost. The […]
How to build an automated irrigation system for your garden. In this article I have documented the process of designing and constructing a simple automated water irrigation system than can be expanded and adapted as required. The article is meant to be an overview so it is easy to follow. […]
What is steam canning? Steam canning is a method of preserving food in which jars of food are heated in a steam-filled canner to a temperature of at least 116°C. This process kills microorganisms and destroys enzymes that cause food spoilage. What are the pros and cons of steam canning? […]
Food preservation is one of the most important skills you can have in your food storage arsenal. Not only will canning help you store food for longer periods of time, but it’s also a great way to make sure that your food is safe to eat. In this post, we […]
Dogbane I share my love for this plant a lot with workshop participants and our local permaculture group Permaculture Connect Brisbane Every single one of them would have a cutting by now. Dogbane – Coleus canina or Plectranthus caninus is a quiet achiever. As a pioneer plant it has low […]