Sowing sweet peas late winter - 3 methods
I am a committed autumn direct sower of sweet peas. Straight into the ground, cool soil for months, long slow root run. It's what I’ve always done, and I've never had mu…
HOW TO GROW CLARKIA
The flower you've probably never heard of - but should be growing right now. I'm going to start this one with a confession. Years ago, someone gifted me a packet of mult…
Light and fluffy fresh milled flour pancakes from sourdough discard
What makes these fresh milled flour pancakes so good? These honey-sweetened sourdough pancakes are so light, fluffy, and delicious. You might have trouble believing they…
I flew here. Now let me tell you about sustainable growing.
A flower grower's honest reckoning with climate contradiction, wildlife gardening in a French heatwave, and why the next best thing might need to be enough for now.
How to Make Ricotta Cheese
In this post I’ll be sharing how to make ricotta from any amount of milk. I make this whole milk ricotta from raw goats milk, but you can use any kind of raw milk, or ev…
How to Preserve Blueberries without Sugar
Blueberries are one of the healthiest fruits, and I think they are also one of the best tasting ones. In this post I’ll be sharing my favourite ways to preserve bl…
Ladbrooke Soil Blockers Have Arrived!
Ditching the Plastic: Natural Yield Brings Ladbrooke Soil Blockers to Australia For Australian gardeners committed to growing healthy, resilient plants <p>The post…
Spotlight On: Dahlias — The Powerhouse of the Late Summer Garden (And Why You Should Be Sowing Right Now)
Everything you've been told about growing dahlias is based on northern hemisphere advice. An Australian flower grower's case for seed over tubers — and why you don't nee…
Australian beef could be hit by 55 per cent tariff in China within days
China is cracking down on beef imports and says it is ready to slap Australia with an additional 55 per cent tariff in the coming days.
Chaos Gardening: A Celebration of Abundance
Chaos gardening is a celebration of abundance — and serendipitously, also the lazy way to garden. An Australian flower grower's take on the trend.
Everyone Should Grow Nasturtiums. Hear Me Out.
Nasturtiums get a bad rap. Orange. Boring. Scrappy. I'm here to make the case for them — as a living mulch, a pollinator magnet, a sacrificial pest plant, a cut flower w…
Magic Overnight Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe with Fresh Milled Flour
The magic of this sourdough pizza dough recipe What makes this sourdough pizza crust magic is its flexibility. You can make this same dough, and depending on your schedu…
From corporate lawyer to flower farmer (and back again): the real version
In 2020 a journalist came to the farm and wrote a tidy story about a corporate lawyer who swapped a suit for overalls and never looked back. Here is the messier, more ho…
Cooking year-round on a wood cookstove: the dream, the reality, and the practicalities of relying on our own firewood and being off the gas grid
The dream and the reality of living with a wood cookstove or slow combustion stove For many years I dreamed of a life with a wood-fired cooking stove slowly humming in t…
So you want to learn to grow flowers in Australia (but not, like, a whole farm)
Learning to grow flowers in your home garden isn’t the same as flower farming - thank goodness.
100% Whole Grain Fresh Milled Flour Sourdough Bread for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
100% Whole Grain Fresh Milled Flour Sourdough for Beginners Whole Grain Fresh Milled Flour Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners If you’ve never made any whole grain fres…
Easy 100% Whole Grain Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread (honey-sweetened, and works with fresh milled flour & ancient grains)
The Art of Making Sweet Whole Grain Sourdough Treats that Actually Taste Good When you’re making a sweet whole grain sourdough loaf or other treat, you don’t…
Natural Cheesemaking: How to Make and Use Your Own Cheese Cultures
What is a Cheese Culture? A cheese culture (or starter culture) is helpful bacteria that convert the lactose in milk into lactic acid. This process can also be called ac…
The Case for Growing Flowers from Seed (Even if You're a Complete Beginner)
Most beginner flower growers reach for seedlings. Here are four reasons why growing from seed is cheaper, more satisfying, and opens up a world of varieties your local n…
Sourdough Timelines: Same Day vs Overnight vs Pre-Ferment (Levain) Schedules for Any Kitchen
If you’re new to sourdough, you may be wondering which baking timeline makes the best bread. The answer is “it depends”. It depends on your schedule, your goals, your li…
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