The elegant union of ornamental and productive.
Many think they can’t grow food because the are in a rental situation… * In most cases, this could not be further from the truth! Setting up food gardens for rental and renters is definitely possible. * We might just need to be a bit more ingenious… * Raised Garden Beds can be
Built on a rooftop in Richmond in the early summer of 2012, this rooftop garden is only two steps away from the kitchen. As well as a breathtaking view on Melbourne’s CBD, this garden features: A perfect amount of shade from the hot afternoon sun and dominating dry north-western winds provided by this gorgeous Jacaranda. Two removable
After months of preparation, we finally had the pleasure to plant this front garden. Looking at it now, it is hard to believe that a year ago, this front garden was entirely covered with invasive runner grasses. Using the well proven technique of sheet mulching, we have patiently suppressed the grasses, built up soil biology
Raised garden beds are perfect for all vegetables. Adapted to all budgets, situation and soil types, they are the quickest way to start growing your own produce. These are our most popular products! We build the best quality raised garden beds you can find. Seamless experience: You do not need a single tool
A few words about regenerative farming and gardening strategies, meat and plant diet: I decided to write this as an answer to a conversation with a vegan gardener that objected the use of animals in a community garden. This is an opinion article, feel free to comment on it to add your views to the
Project summary Purpose This project aims to fully retrofit the chicken area at the ******* St Community Garden. This would also allow to greatly simplify and maximise the on site composting processes. Context The current chicken area is in need of improvement: The chicken house is infested by vermin, fleas and mites. The fence around
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At Libertas Gardens, what really keeps us going is our dream to green up the suburbs. We think it is possible to create a nicer, healthier and an ecologically sound urban environment for us to live in and our children to grow up in. In collaboration with Melbourne City Rooftop Honey and Reclaim The Curb, we
This brand new chicken coop, built in Thornbury in Melbourne’s inner north displays an elegant design and some seriously awesome features! * Surrounded by a mini fruit orchard, the hens will enjoy shade in summer and benefit from the thermal mass of the brick wall in winter. * These Far West saloon style double gates
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Our Garden and Permaculture Consultations are a perfect first step towards a new landscape and a better garden. Our 2hr consultations for $220 (inc. GST, consultation report & transportation) are straight to the point and highly productive.
We offer full landscape design and landscaping for large blocks, but are also happy offering garden design for small spaces. Small front yards and backyards makeovers usually mean we must be maximise the use of vertical spaces to the fullest. For a sculptural and yet productive effect, the espalier fruit tree is an ancient and
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