Have you ever watered the garden… only to watch the water bead up, run sideways, or disappear into cracks like it’s actively avoiding the soil? Chances are, you’re dealing with hydrophobic soil, Let’s gently unpack what’s going on, why it happens, and how we can bring that soil back to life 💚

Written and edited by Tammy 18th Dec 2025 If you’ve ever watered your favourite indoor plant and been greeted by a cloud of tiny flying insects… welcome to the world of fungus gnats. They’re super annoying, but totally fixable. Fungus gnats are one of the most common indoor plant pests, especially in warm, humid homes or potting mixes that stay damp for too long. Let’s walk through exactly what they are, why they show up, and how to get rid of fungus gnats naturally, without

It can be hard sometimes keeping up with all the latest fads, fashions and concepts, they seem to come and go quicker that Christmas. It's easy to feel left behind, scratching your head in bewilderment. (That's why I try to stick to gardening!🤪) Do you know what Permaculture or Regenerative Gardening are? No? Neither did I, I honestly thought they were the same thing, but after digging a little deeper, (pardon the pun) turns out they're not.

Slime Mould, looks like something left behind after an alien invasion but relax, it's harmless. It's a fungal organism that thrives in wet lawns in winter.

Neutrog is proudly a South Australian company, and they’ve absolutely nailed the art and science of making high-quality, organic-based fertilisers that actually do what they say they do.

Backyard enclosed compost pile. Thinking about starting a compost pile but not sure where to begin? You’re in the right place! Composting...

Written and edited by Tammy 12th June 2023 It's exciting to get home with your brand-new trees, and you'll be keen to get them in the...

Compiled and edited by Tammy 7th May 2023 You've heard of fairy rings? As a little girl you were told when you see a ring of toadstools...

Written and edited by Tammy 11th April 2023 I spent a most enjoyable day out wood cutting with some lovely friends over the weekend, and...

Written and edited by Tammy 17th March 2023 Hands up who knows why we have such hard water here in the Limestone Coast? There's a little...

Written and edited by Tammy 10th February 2023 Healthy green vegetables If you were a 'newbie' to gardening, you'd probably be asking...

Written and edited by Tammy 29th January 2023 I had the privilege of spending some time over the weekend with some wonderful clients in...

Written and edited by Tammy Johnson 18th December 2022. Following on from my first blog post about soil nutrition, I want to briefly...

Learn all the hot hints and tips for feeding your soil. Healthy gardens start with healthy soil.