Growing Vegetables Down Under Podcast

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 of nitogen instead. As promised the figures I discuss are: Charlie Carp = $9.58/L, Blood & Bone = $2.33/kg or $0.71/L, cow manure = $0.16/L and coffee grinds = free. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

Let's chat for a few minutes about why I encourage you to use a fish emulsion or fertiliser on your garden. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 all the fabulous ways a seaweed concentrate will get your vegetable patch thriving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 ensure you are meeting your crops needs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 them and then us. I talk about why it's essential for humans and plants, how to recognise a deficiency and how to prevent or correct the problem. Lastly, I introduce you to Salt Sundays so you never have a magnesium deficiency again. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 your garden, for its companion planting benefits alone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

Giving you 5 great reasons to companion plant with thyme. Tune in to get all the details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 most common plants to suffer and many people will be planting them this coming spring. I have the solution to help you prevent, and if necessary cure, any deficiencies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message

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 now, even though it's the dead of winter. The list is short, but don't fear, spring is only a few weeks away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingvegetablesdownunde/message