Waratah Eco Farm

04/09/2024

25/08/2024

How to Build Cattle Panel Gardening Greenhouse
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23/08/2024

20 Vegetables That Grow In The Shade
1. Lettuce: Varieties such as butterhead, romaine, and loose-leaf lettuce are excellent choices for shady areas, as they prefer cooler temperatures and partial shade.
2. Spinach: This nutrient-rich green thrives in partial shade and can tolerate cooler temperatures, making it an ideal choice for shaded garden beds.
3. Kale: Known for its hardiness and nutritional benefits, kale is well-suited to shady environments and can even thrive in colder climates.
4. Arugula: With its peppery flavor and fast growth habit, arugula is a versatile green that performs well in partial shade.
5. Radishes: These fast-growing root vegetables are ideal for shaded areas, as they prefer cooler temperatures and can tolerate less sunlight than other root crops.
6. Carrots: While carrots typically require full sun, they can still produce decent yields in partial shade, especially in cooler climates.
7. Beets: Beets can tolerate partial shade and thrive in cool, moist soil, making them a suitable choice for shaded garden beds.
8. Mint: Mint is a hardy herb that can thrive in partial shade, although it may require regular watering to prevent drying out in shady areas.
9. Chives: These flavorful herbs are well-suited to partial shade and can be easily grown in containers or garden beds.
10. Parsley: Parsley is another herb that can tolerate partial shade, although it may benefit from some morning sunlight to promote robust growth.
11. Broccoli: While broccoli prefers full sun, it can still produce decent yields in partial shade, especially in cooler climates or during the fall season.
12. Cabbage: Cabbage is a cold-hardy vegetable that can tolerate partial shade, although it may take longer to mature compared to plants grown in full sun.
13. Brussels Sprouts: Similar to broccoli and cabbage, Brussels sprouts can tolerate partial shade but may require additional time to reach maturity.
14. Green Onions: Also known as scallions or spring onions, green onions can be grown in partial shade and are relatively low-maintenance.
15. Garlic: While garlic prefers full sun, it can still produce decent bulbs in partial shade, although the size of the bulbs may be smaller compared to those grown in full sun.
16. Peas: Peas are cool-season vegetables that can tolerate partial shade and prefer cooler temperatures, making them an excellent choice for shady garden beds.
17. Green Beans: While green beans prefer full sun, they can still produce moderate yields in partial shade, especially if provided with rich, well-draining soil.
18. Swiss Chard: This colorful and nutritious vegetable can tolerate partial shade and is well-suited to cooler climates.
19. Celery: Celery can tolerate partial shade and prefers cooler temperatures, making it a suitable choice for shady garden beds.
20. Asian Greens: Varieties such as bok choy, tatsoi, and mizuna are excellent choices for shaded areas, as they prefer cooler temperatures and can tolerate partial shade.

16/08/2024

Vertical gardening

16/08/2024

More of this concept please!!

13/08/2024

13/08/2024

08/08/2024

Tips for Grafting Fruit Trees correctly
Materials Needed
Sharp grafting knife
Grafting tape or rubber bands
Rootstock and scion wood
Pruning shears
Rubbing alcohol (for sterilization)
Grafting sealant or wax
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Choosing Rootstock and Scion
Rootstock: Select healthy, disease-resistant rootstock compatible with the scion variety.
Scion: Choose scion wood from a healthy, productive tree, ensuring it matches the rootstock diameter and has several buds.
2. Timing
Best Season: Late winter or early spring before buds swell.
3. Preparing the Tools
Sterilize Tools: Clean with rubbing alcohol to prevent disease transmission.
4. Making the Cuts
Rootstock Cut: Make a clean cut on the rootstock (whip and tongue, cleft, or bark graft depending on size).
Scion Cut: Match the cut on the scion to the rootstock. For whip and tongue grafts, make a diagonal cut with a small slit.
5. Joining Rootstock and Scion
Align Cambium Layers: Carefully align the green cambium layers.
Secure the Graft: Bind with grafting tape or rubber bands to ensure good contact.
6. Protecting the Graft
Seal the Graft: Apply grafting sealant or wax to prevent moisture loss and disease.
Labeling: Label with the date and varieties of rootstock and scion.
7. Aftercare
Watering: Keep well-watered but avoid waterlogging.
Sunlight: Place in indirect sunlight to avoid stressing the graft.
Pruning: Remove shoots below the graft union to direct energy to the scion.
8. Monitoring and Maintenance
Check the Graft: Inspect regularly for new growth and signs of failure.
Remove Tape: Once healed, remove the tape to prevent girdling.
Support: Provide support if needed to protect the graft.
Tips for Success
Practice Makes Perfect: Grafting improves with practice. Experiment with different techniques.
Healthy Materials: Use healthy, disease-free rootstock and scion.
Patience: Allow time for the graft to heal and grow. Don't be discouraged by initial failures.
By following these steps, you can successfully graft fruit trees, enjoying the benefits of improved fruit quality and tree performance.

27/07/2024

Smart idea!

27/07/2024

It couldn't be easier to clean AND sharpen your pruners. Here's how >>>

27/07/2024

22/07/2024

Garlic, tomatoes and cucumbers will grow rapidly. The most powerful fertilizer.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 liter of warm water
Instructions:
Dissolve the sugar in warm water.
Add the yeast and stir well.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours, stirring occasionally, until it becomes bubbly and starts to ferment.
Application:
Dilute the fermented yeast water with water at a ratio of 1:10 (one part yeast water to ten parts water).
Use the diluted yeast water to water your plants at the base, focusing on the root zone.
Apply once every two weeks during the growing season for best results.
By incorporating yeast water into your gardening routine, you can provide a natural and powerful boost to your garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other plants, promoting rapid and healthy growth.

22/07/2024

Rustic Garden Gates Made With Branches

22/07/2024

Docks (Rumex) can be found all over our planet. Two of the most commonly known varieties are Curly Dock and Broad-leaved Dock. We love using the young greens of Curly Dock’s vitamin-rich leaves in sautéd and / or pesto. From now until Late Summer, the seeds are starting to ripen. Now is a great time to stock up on this calcium rich grain for use year round! I hang bundles upside down in mesh bags to keep seeds together. The seed can be used raw, roasted, or ground into a flour. You can take the time to remove the chaff but we tend to leave it, as it adds quite a bit of fiber to breads and crackers.
Happy foraging friends!

16/07/2024

Why You Should Use Wood Ash in the Garden: