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The ‘home grown’ food movement is becoming more popular throughout our cities and towns every day.
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Some people want to save money at the supermarket and others want to reduce their carbon footprint. Others see the health benefits of eating organic food, which also tastes great.
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And there are those who use gardening for their well-being or as a family activity that doesn’t cost the earth.
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While food gardening isn’t rocket science, it is a science. There are so many factors you need to consider to achieve a productive organic garden – soil acidity, sun, water, seasonal factors and even the lunar cycle - to name a few. |
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| You can get a lot of information from gardening programs on television, books and nurseries, but sifting through that information and making it apply to your local area can be tricky. |
| “An incredibly valuable resource for organic gardeners!” |
| – Jackie French, award-winning Australian gardening author of |
| Backyard Self-sufficiency and The Wilderness Garden. |
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| Beans, tomatoes or apples? |
The secret to successful gardening is understanding your patch. So before you run off to the seed stand or nursery and pick your tomato or fruit tree variety, you have to ask yourself the following questions: |
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What plants grow best in my area? |
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How do I make the most of my yard? |
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How can I minimise my use of water? |
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What sort of soil do I have? |
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And is there a local group of gardeners or food growers I can hook up with? |
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| “The Cityfood Growers website is a fantastic resource |
| for anyone wanting to grow their own food.” |
| – Mary Trigger, Sustainable Gardening Australia |
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