What’s Growing?
What’s growing at home with Mrs E?
Welcome to “Mrs E’s Garden”! 🌿 Our kitchen garden is a hub of health, growing fresh, organic herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Join us for tips and celebrate sustainable living and mindful nourishment—one seed at a time.
Garlic Planting Guide for Cool Climate Areas, NSW
Garlic thrives in Southern Highlands, NSW. Plant in late autumn to early winter, choose hardneck varieties, and ensure proper care for success.
Boost Your Energy Levels with Microgreens
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining high energy levels can be a challenge. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or personal commitments, feeling energised is essential for staying productive and healthy. One natural and effective way to boost your energy is by…
Why Do My Snow Peas Keep Dying in Winter?
Growing snow peas in winter can be challenging due to frost, water, soil, sunlight, pests, temperature, and heavy rain issues.
How to Grow Your Own Microgreens at Home
Microgreens are nutrient-packed, easy to grow at home, and offer versatile culinary uses, enhancing your diet with vibrant flavours.
Creating Seasonal Meals for an Australian Winter: Embrace the Bounty of Your Kitchen Garden
During Australian winter, use homegrown produce like kale, root veggies, and herbs to make nourishing meals for the season.
Quick Pickled Radishes: A Winter Garden Delight
Winter is ideal for growing radishes. They thrive in cooler temperatures and can be pickled for versatile, tangy additions to meals.
Planning Your Kitchen Garden to Feed a Family of Four by Season
A kitchen garden sustains a family of four year-round with strategic planning. Planting and maintaining key crops aligns with seasonal needs.
Microgreens: The Nutrient-Packed Superfood of the Future
Microgreens are nutrient powerhouses packed with antioxidants and vital minerals, supporting heart, digestive, and immune health. Easy to grow and versatile.
Avoiding Common Garden Fails: Tips for a Thriving Garden
Gardening mistakes can hinder plant growth. Avoid wrong planting times, overcrowding, skipping companion planting, and improper watering and fertilization.
When to Move Your Kitchen Garden Plants into a Greenhouse
Transition kitchen garden plants to a greenhouse to protect them from harsh weather and extend the growing season. Prep and care tips included.
Winter Care for Hydrangeas: Keeping Your Garden Blooming
During winter, protect hydrangeas with mulch, water carefully, prune in late winter/early spring, provide extra cover in harsh weather.
Maintaining a Kitchen Garden as a Living Pantry
This content outlines essential tips for maintaining a productive kitchen garden, including care, soil health, pest management, seasonal planning, and optimisation.
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