Growing Vegetables Down Under Podcast

Diana
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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

  1. 04/04/2022

    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.

    18 min

  2. 03/29/2022

    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.

    17 min

  3. 03/16/2022

    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.

    13 min

  4. 03/09/2022

    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

    16 min

  5. 02/28/2022

    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.

    18 min

  6. 02/21/2022

    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!

    11 min

  7. 02/15/2022

    Time to add thyme to your vegetable garden

    Giving you 5 great reasons to companion plant with thyme. Tune in to get all the details.

    14 min

  8. 08/17/2021

    Magnesium deficiency: what is it, how to recognise it and how to fix it

    Magnesium deficiency is something you have probably heard about in the context of people, but what about your plants? We are covering this now, as tomatoes are one of the most common plants to suffer and many people will be planting them this coming spring. I have the solution to help you prevent, and if necessary cure, any deficiencies.

    14 min
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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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