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
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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.
Local Easter egg chocolate guide
Where to find local and more sustainable chocolate supplies for Easter?
How to grow your own sprouts
Growing your own sprouts at home is fun and easy. It's a perfect activity to get the kids interested in producing their own food as they can watch progress each day.
February Seasonal Gardening Tips
February's combination of heavy downpours, thunderstorms, heatwaves and dry periods can prove punishing for gardeners and plants. Grab the Micro Gardeners to do list for backyard maintenance and how to nip potential problems in the bud.
Keep school lunches safe in the heat
The school holidays are over but there are more hot days on the cards, so how can you avoid making yourself or your kids sick when packing picnics or school lunches in the heat?
DIY Reusable Beeswax Wraps
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps with this handy how to guide
December gardening tips - gardening with the moon
With good planning, you can enjoy an abundant harvest without too much effort. Learn what to grown, when to plant and why looking after your VIPs could help solve edible garden problems.
November gardening tips for the Sunshine Coast
The Micro Gardener has all the info to help your garden grow. From what to plant month by month, to gardening tasks you may have forgotten, Anne Gibson has you covered.
