Productive Gardens

Finally, the Lots of Lemons we have been waiting for are here. I have been able to secure some of the advanced trees in the 355mm tubs which will be $69 and also the younger ones in 220mm tubs. Also have the magnificent blueberries in 290mm tubs for immediate delivery.

This Sunday the 9th of December, we’ll be at the Chandler markets from 6 am till midday. Come along and collect a mini garden, they make ideal presents.

This is a photo that George from Carrara sent in. He has done a great job in planting out this jumbo mini garden for his son for Chistmas. I have visited George’s garden and seen how he is almost self sufficient for most of his herbs, fruit and veg. He has set up ingenious water saving systems that enable him to water a lot of plants with very little water.

With the weather starting to warm up, there has been a large increase in insect and grub activity. If you find your basil is disappearing before your eyes, chances are it has little green loopers munching their way through it. An easy and safe way to control these is with Dipel which is a natural bacteria that only effects caterpillers. Aphids attacking new growth can be eliminated with Pyrethrum Long Life which is a stabalised natural pyrethrum so that it provides longer lasting protection. Make sure you have something at the ready to keep your herbs and veg in top condition. Both these are available from the Natural Pest Control section of our shop.

This Sunday (the 14th) I will have a display at the Gold Coast City Council’s Gardens Alive event at the Botanic Gardens on Ashmore Rd.