The word ‘tripod’ means three (tri) legs (pod). A tripod is a very strong shape even though it is only joined at one point right at the top. Can you […]
Tripods
Trellises and Climbing Frames
TRELLISES AND CLIMBING FRAMES Some plants just love to climb high so that their leaves and stems can soak up the sun from all directions. It also helps to keep […]
Garden Stakes
Some vegetables such as tomatoes, chillies and capsicum don’t climb on their own but they do grow very tall. The problem is that they produce so much fruit that their […]
Make a Mini Hothouse
A mini hothouse is a great way to get your vegetable or flower seedlings off to a good start. They will stay nice and warm to help them germinate. When the seeds […]
Building a Raised Garden Bed
A raised garden bed is one that has had the sides built up out of timber, straw or even metal and it can be between 30cm and 90cm high. It’s […]
Straw Bale No-dig Garden
A straw-bale garden made from pea straw is just about the easiest and cheapest raised garden bed to build and the best thing about it is that, over time, the straw on the outside […]
Protect Seedlings with a Cloche
A cloche is a cover that protects your seedlings from very cold weather in in winter or early spring. Find out more in our Garden Glossary. There are lots of […]