Spring is Here…. Im so excited I wet my plants!! So we are already seeing some beautiful warm days so it’s completely ok to start planting your spring seeds. It’s a great idea to put little green houses over things like capsicum, chilli and tomatoes. You can just use 2lt clear plastic bottles, cut the…
The following are seasonal favourites for January and February. I find seeds are very hard to have success with at this time of the year due to the extreme heat we often see. If you are putting seedlings in make sure they are as advanced and as healthy as possible. Using a root mycorrhizal Inoculant…
Happy Autumn Green Thumbs!! With a cool end to summer we can see the weather bringing us into what is undoubtedly going to be a nice cool start to Perth’s Autumn Season. we can see an array of new vegetables becoming available for planting. With a full spectrum of herbs and vegetables and abundant greens…
A leaf miner is any one of numerous species of insects in which the larval stage lives in, and eats, the leaf tissue of plants. The vast majority of leaf-mining insects are moths, sawflies and some beetles. Larvae mine their way through leaves creating blisters that often look like yellow, squiggly lines in the leaves….
So this is still a great time of year for planting. With ease and grace Gaia nurtures and cares for your little baby plants and nurses them to full maturity. If you still don’t have your Brassicas in (broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflowers) Try purchasing advanced seedlings as they need to grow to a substantial size…
Upon entry we were greeted with a gorgeous table overflowing with delicious food & jars of herbs. Some of the edible natives we were served was a Youlksalad, a crispy zesty and refreshing coleslaw like dish who’s crunch packs more flavour than an apple. Then there was the wattle seed inspired savouries and desserts with…
For many people, the idea of having their own organic, edible garden that ACTUALLY produces delicious food for the family, is a distant dream and a task that never quite gets off the to do list. Whether you’ve had unsuccessful attempts in the past or felt overwhelmed by where to start, we can help! With…
Citrus growers face a persistent threat from the Citrus leafminer. These pests cause significant damage by creating serpentine mines within the leaves, which can lead to leaf distortion, reduced photosynthesis, and overall weakening of the tree. The citrus leaf miner is particularly problematic in warmer climates like Perth, where it can thrive and reproduce rapidly….
As a horticulturist and agricultural specialist deeply rooted in the fertile landscapes of South Western Australia, I am thrilled to shed light on the myriad benefits of organic gardening in the picturesque regions of Bunbury, Albany, Busselton, Margaret River, and Augusta. These areas, known for their stunning natural beauty, are also ideal for cultivating a…
GRASS TREE CARE As a guide, you should expect to see the following changes to your grass tree over the next 24 months: FIRST 6 MONTHS Rapid root growth with some browning of foliage tips. Outer layer of foliage can also brown, but don’t be concerned. 6 TO 12 MONTHS New root system becomes established…
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