by Bridget Scully | Sep 27, 2017 | Garden Planning, Gardening with Kids, Seed Sowing, Seeds
Pull out the seeds, it’s time to get sowing…with kids! This week Jemima and I are planting the first of our Spring seeds. But first we need to go through our seed collection and choose the seeds we will plant this year. It is a courageous thing allowing...
by Bridget Scully | Aug 25, 2017 | Food Prep, Healthy Kai, Nutrients
Nutrient Packed Healing Pesto We made this Pesto in the Autumn one day when I was feeling poorly. I was about to chop up some garlic and take it with a warm lemon juice chaser when inspiration struck. “Why not include some fresh greens to the lemon and garlic...
by Bridget Scully | Aug 25, 2017 | Compost, Garden Planning, Microbes, Soil Prep
My family has moved house and garden…again! Moving house is always a mission. Moving edible gardens takes it to a whole new level. Since beginning my food growing journey 7 years ago, I have created 8 new food gardens on rental properties, and carted countless...
by Bridget Scully | Jun 10, 2017 | Garden Planning
Take a moment The Winter Solstice is a fabulous time to let out a big breath, sit down and reflect on how your edible food garden is going. The days will soon be longer and we will be waiting patiently for seed orders to arrive and planning how we are going to fit...
by Bridget Scully | Mar 2, 2016 | Beneficial Insects, Cover crops, Soil Health
Introducing Phacelia Day 1 of of my Sustainable Horticulture Course in 2009 and I am shown a garden of scraggly looking weeds that is mine for the year. I felt more than ripped off as I looked about at the other perfect beds with tidy, bare soil. Little did I...