Why does biodiversity matter?
Building biodiversity in your garden means you’ll grow healthier plants with fewer pest and disease problems.
Wicking beds and vegies
Wicking beds are a great solution for growing vegies (and some fruit trees) where water is scarce or in tricky spots in the garden.
Why planting fruit trees matters
Planting fruit trees is important work, even though it may just feel like a hobby to you. In winter we sell fruit trees from the farm through our other business Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery. The days are full of conversations about people’s plans for...
Four reasons to get certified organic (and three reasons not to)
Do you buy organic food? Ever wondered what “certified organic” means? We blow the pros and cons of certification wide open.
Why you should grow heritage and heirloom apples
By planting a heritage or heirloom apple variety in your garden, you can help preserve varieties that might otherwise be lost.
Learn to Love Your Weeds
Weeds provide many uses and benefits, both to you as a gardener and to the many creatures who live in your soil.