Growing Vegetables Down Under Podcast

Fish Friday Part 2 - looking at the arguments for alternative nitrogen sources

Listen to last week's podcast about why I recommend a fish emulsion for your garden. Then jump onto this podcast and let's discuss the arguments for using other sources o

Fish Fridays - why you should be using a fish emulsion

Let's chat for a few minutes about why I encourage you to use a fish emulsion or fertiliser on your garden.

Seaweed Saturday - why I keep reminding you to use a seaweed concentrate on your garden

If you follow me on social media you will see that I talk about Seaweed Saturday every month. This podcast talks about what Seaweed Saturday is, why it's so important and

Zinc - why you should ensure your garden is getting enough

Zinc isn't a mineral that gardeners often focus on when fertilising their plants. But today we will discuss why zinc is so important for humans, and plants, and how to en

Salt Sundays: a monthly reminder to fertilise with magnesium

Magnesium is an essential nutrient for photosynthesis and also for our human bodies functions. So it's important to make sure our vegetables are getting enough to feed th

Companion planting with sage to deter pests and boost flavour

Sage probably isn't the first herb that jumps to mind when planning out your vegetable garden. However, please let me convince you as to why this herb should feature in y

Time to add thyme to your vegetable garden

Giving you 5 great reasons to companion plant with thyme. Tune in to get all the details.

Magnesium deficiency: what is it, how to recognise it and how to fix it

Magnesium deficiency is something you have probably heard about in the context of people, but what about your plants? We are covering this now, as tomatoes are one of the

Green Manure: what is it, how to do it, and why you want to?

Chatting today about Green Manure and how it is a great way to improve your soil before planting your next crop. It's easy, cheap and I have two simple ways to do it.

Vegetables to plant in August

On the GVDU website, I have created a month by month guide or what you can sow in your vegetable garden. On this episode we will talk through the crops that you can plant

Basics of fertilising: what are nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium and how to add then to your garden

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are essential minerals responsible for the growth of different parts of your plants. Understanding their role will help you give your p

What is permaculture? And can you incorporate it into a suburban vegetable garden?

Our first guest on the podcast is Natalie from @living_the_dream_permaculture who is sharing with us ways to incorporate permaculture into an urban garden.

Protecting your brassicas from caterpillars, cabbage moths and white butterflies

Caterpillars can decimate a brassica patch in the blink of an eye. But I have 3 simple ways you can prevent cabbage moths and white butterflies from laying their eggs on

How to grow colossal cabbages

Hot tips on how to get your cabbages to grow great big and banging cabbages this winter. Includes positioning, how to prepare the soil, how to plant, preferable pH levels

10 tips to grow bountiful broccoli

My top 10 tips to grow the biggest and best broccoli you have ever harvested. Head over to www.growingvegetablesdownunder.com and check out the "Podcast" tab for more inf

What soil and nutrients to add to your new vegetable garden

You've set up your new garden beds, and now it's time to fill them. Listen in to the essential components for fertile soil, tips on what nutrients to add, and now to set

What type of vegetable garden set up is right for you?

Torn between raised garden beds or an existing garden bed? What about container gardening? Vertical gardening? No dig gardening? Wicking beds? We will talk through the pr