17 episodes
Growing Vegetables Down Under Podcast Diana
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4.6 • 24 Ratings
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My family is self sufficient for vegetables, and you can be to. Join me as I show you how you can have a simple, satisfying and sustainable vegetable garden at home. Gardening in zone 9a.
Website: www.growingvegetablesdownunder.com
Facebook: Growing Vegetables Down Under
Instagram: @growingvegetablesdownunder
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Fish Friday Part 2 - looking at the arguments for alternative nitrogen sources
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.
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Fish Fridays - why you should be using a fish emulsion
Let's chat for a few minutes about why I encourage you to use a fish emulsion or fertiliser on your garden.
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Seaweed Saturday - why I keep reminding you to use a seaweed concentrate on your garden
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.
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Zinc - why you should ensure your garden is getting enough
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
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Salt Sundays: a monthly reminder to fertilise with magnesium
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.
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Companion planting with sage to deter pests and boost flavour
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!
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Customer Reviews
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I’m a long time vegetable grower for my family but have loved the detail and practical suggestions in this podcast. I’ve learnt so much already from my binge session and can’t wait to put it into practice. Thank you!
Fantastic for the beginner
Just started on my vegetable growing journey in Oz and this podcast is a gem of a fine. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Diana!
Very helpful
Very helpful podcast on relatively new vege gardener - learning all the time. Very greatful I found this podcast