Unlock your garden's potential! 🌿 Discover the top 10 types of mulches and how each one helps your plants thrive, reduces weeds, and saves water. Learn more: [https://vegplotter.com/blog/10-types-of-mulches-and-how-they-help](https://vegplotter.com/blog/10-types-of-mulches-and-how-they-help) #GardeningTips #MulchMagic #HealthyGarden

Cucumbers, squash & courgettes climbing onward and upward! 🥒🌿 Saves space & looks fab. Tip: Pinch off early side shoots for stronger main stems & better production. #growyourown #vegetablegarden #cucumbers

Boost your lettuce! 🌱 Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvests. Companion plant with garlic, marigolds, or taller herbs for pest control & shade. Healthy soil & efficient watering are key! #Permaculture #Lettuce #GrowYourOwn #Gardening

Tired of buying seeds every year? Start saving your own! 🌱 It's a powerful act of self-reliance, preserves unique family heirloom varieties, and connects you to generations of growers. Build food security, grow resilient plants, and nurture biodiversity right in your garden. #SeedSaving #Gardening #HeirloomSeeds #SustainableLiving

Enjoy the crisp, refreshing crunch of celery! Top tips: 1️⃣ Gently mound soil around the base of the stalks as they grow. This "blanching" process reduces bitterness. 2️⃣ Celery needs consistent moisture. Ensure the soil remains evenly damp, especially during hot & dry periods!

🌱 Eco-tip! Instead of plastic labels, use wooden pegs or lollipop sticks to name your seedlings. Write directly on the wood! And reusable! #EcoGardening #SeedStarting #SustainableLiving

Discover the versatile Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), a North American native cultivated by Indigenous peoples. For cultivation, plant tubers in a sunny location during spring. These nutty tubers can be roasted, used in soups, or eaten raw. #JerusalemArtichoke #SustainableGardening

NSW gardeners! 🍂 May is here, perfect time for planting! Find out the top 5 veggies to get in the ground this month for a cool-season harvest. 🌱🥕🥦 Check out our latest blog here: [https://vegplotter.com/blog/top-5-vegetables-to-plant-in-NSW-in-may](https://vegplotter.com/blog/top-5-vegetables-to-plant-in-NSW-in-may) #NSWgardening #Mayplanting #GrowYourOwn

Garden allies or hidden enemies? Birds can clear pests—or raid your crops. Some insects pollinate, others destroy. But nature has solutions: use bugs to fight bugs! Predatory mites, certain wasps, nematodes, and bacteria can tackle pests without chemicals. A garden in balance is a garden in bloom.