What to do in the garden this October
Bring in the bees or you'll need to hand pollinate! Find out what to plant, do and pick in the garden this October.
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What to do in the garden this September
Keep an eagle eye out for pests. There are many ways to prevent them, but observation is key.
Celebrate your furry friend on Dog Appreciation Day
While we're talking about food, don't forget your furry friend on August 26. They'll love these three ingredient dog treats.
Find your local beer, wine + spirit experience
Cheers! From finger lime beer to fine wines, the Sunshine Coast is awash with tempting tipples. Designate a driver and raise your glasses at these local haunts.
Create your own dehydrated citrus slices
Dried citrus slices may be the latest thing to adorn your tea or cocktail, but if you'd rather not pay $10 for a 30g bag, learn how to make your own with in season fruits in a standard oven.
Roadside stalls + in season bounty
Where to score free and low cost bounty from generous households and honestly boxes
Sunshine Coast Markets
Grab your basket and your bags and check out these local markets
What to do in the garden this August
Hurry if you haven't pruned your citrus trees, the window is closing. Learn how to grow an abundance of food in your garden with the Micro Gardener
Atomic habits and plastic free July
At home, in the office, out and about, try these tips for reducing your reliance on plastic and form your own atomic habits.
What to do in the garden this July
Whether you've got a balcony or acres of space, with a little know how, you can grow an abundance of food.
Handy dairy freezing guide
Check out this handy guide for freezing and defrosting dairy foods
Take a step towards a plastic-free world
Say no to plastic
Gardening Tips June 2024
Find out what to do in the garden this June. Grab your gloves and check out these top tips from the Micro Gardener
Ready. Set. Grow - speedy herbs and veggies
Sometimes you just can't wait. Check out this growing guide when you want to grow fast.
What kind of composter are you?
Composting is surprisingly easy and can be a fun, educational activity to do with the kids.
Gardening Tips May 2024
Find out what to sow, what to pick and what garden tasks need attending to this Autumn
Harvest your basil for this classic pesto
This weekend, harvest any basil you're growing before it dies back and make this classic basic pesto. Enjoy tossed through pasta.
DIY Bokashi Mix using rice water
Check out this recipe for DIY Bokashi Mix using just a few ingredients
Top food waste tips from OzHarvest
Missed the OzHarvest Fight Food Waste sessions? Here are the top tips from OzHarvest food waste fighter Michele Lipner.
Pip magazine FREE ebook
Pip Magazine is a great place to find ideas, information and inspiration about living more sustainably using permaculture principles.
Share First Nations culture
Looking for free things to do this weekend? Head to the First Nations Family Fun Day, in Glass House Mountains for fun, food, craft and culture.
Hydroponic resources
Fancy learning more about hydroponic gardening? Check out these resources
DIY self watering vertical garden
Gather some recycled PVC pipes, plastic pots and you're on your way to creating a self-watering vertical garden.
Super easy hydroponic gardening for beginners
Hydroponics is a type of soilless gardening that can be done either indoors or outdoors. It's a great option for people with little or no gardening space, or who want to grow herbs and vegetables through the winter. Hydroponic gardening is space-efficient and takes less water than gardening in soil.
