Julie Williams

Grow Herbs For Cooking, Companion Plants And Flowers

Herbs are such versatile plants. Their uses include medicinal, cosmetic, as essential oils for aromatherapy, as great companion plants, craft-work and of course to add mouth-watering flavours and aromas in our cooking. I really wonder how some people ge... Read >

10 Tips For Organic Gardening Uses Of Comfrey

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is just one of those plants that every organic garden must have growing. It also has great merit as a medicinal plant. This plant serves us so well. Propagation is by root division. But be careful with this plant as it will ... Read >

How To Easily & Cheaply Make Your Own Organic Liquid Fertilizers

We all need a bit of a "pick-me-up" from time to time and your vegetables, herbs, fruits and soil will also benefit from a boost of liquid tonic every now and then. It's not a good idea to force your plants to feed when they drink, so I don't recommend re... Read >

Tips To Really Get Your Compost Heap Cooking

It seems that most organic gardeners love the idea of making their own compost, but some gardeners have trouble making it really happen. Don't give up! There are ways to give your compost heap a boost and get it heating up again - creating beautiful, nutr... Read >

Tips To Keep Your Organic Garden Healthy While You’re On Holidays

Some gardeners worry how their garden will survive while they are away on holidays. With a little organization and preparation, you can go on holidays without worrying about facing impending doom in your veggie patch when you get home. 1: Plan the timi... Read >

Gardening hints for healthy, happy plants.

Plants - like all living things - have basic, minimum requirements to sustain them. Generally, they are food, water and a suitable environment. But if you want them to thrive you need to get more specific. One of the best things to do is look around your ... Read >

Creating Successful Organic Gardening Systems

What is it that most organic gardeners want from their amazing food gardens? * Is it the substantial health benefits: - knowing that your food is GM and synthetic chemicals and free? - gathering your food from garden to table in minutes,... Read >

Ways To Get Your Kids Into Organic Gardening

What a great legacy it is to teach our children how to garden organically. But how do we encourage them into the garden? By making it fun for them and giving them choice. Organic gardening is a great way to spend time with your kids and to help them under... Read >

Increase Your Success When Transplanting Seedlings

Transplanting seedlings is one of my favourite tasks in the garden. There are a few simple things to consider to give your young plants the best chance to flourish ? you want them to thrive, rather than just survive. Timing Think about the time of yea... Read >

Tips For Creating New Plants For Free

One of the many marvels of gardening is that you can create a gorgeous and productive garden with very little financial outlay. It will take longer than going to your nearest nursery and stocking up with everything you want. But I enjoy watching my garden... Read >

Beginner Organic Gardeners – How to Avoid Common Mistakes

1. Water – Over watering and under watering are both bad for your plants. Over watering creates plants with shallow root systems. Without deep root systems your plants will suffer (or die) if they aren't watered daily. Encourage your plants to develop dee... Read >