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  • Growing tomatoes: A Guide to Growing Tomato from Seed

    Growing tomatoes: A Guide to Growing Tomato from Seed

    Tomatoes are a favourite in the Australian home garden for many reasons. They are versatile, nutritious, and easy to grow, even from seed. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or new to the game, starting your tomato plants from seed can be a fun and rewarding experience. It allows you to choose from a wider variety of plants and gain full control over the growth process. However, for new gardeners, starting from seed can seem daunting. But don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we will share tips and tricks on how to grow tomatoes from seed so you can have a bountiful harvest all summer long.
  • Why growing your own food is one of the best things you can do for the environment.

    Why growing your own food is one of the best things you can do for the environment.

    ‘Large scale farming harms the environment but we need to feed a growing human population’. As a farmer, an ecologist and a gardener this dilemma is very close to my heart and something I have struggled with for many years....

  • Think you know what an heirloom vegetable is?

    Think you know what an heirloom vegetable is?

    The terms heirloom seeds, heirloom vegetables and heirloom varieties are becoming commonplace within gardening circles. The terms invoke a sense of connection with the past, a bygone era, a golden age. In addition to these nostalgic emotions there are many...

  • How to braid garlic

    How to braid garlic

    Video Transcript Hi, John from heirloom harvest here, just a quick video to show you how we braid our garlic. The first thing you need to do is to pick your garlic at the right stage. Generally speaking for garlic,...

  • Tips for growing great vegetable and herb seedlings

    Tips for growing great vegetable and herb seedlings

    We grow thousands of plants from seed every year to grow out in our market garden, seed farm and for sale. Over the years we have tried many different seed raising mixes and containers to grow in. We have tried...

  • Grow lettuce from seed all year round with these growing tips.

    Grow lettuce from seed all year round with these growing tips.

    The biggest hurdle lettuce growers have is starting lettuce seedlings during the heat of summer – our tip is to start them in the coolest part of your greenhouse, garden, or even inside.