AUTUMN GARDENAutumn is the time of preparation leading into winter. The soil may need aerating, garden beds rotated, general tidy up and planning.
A word on rotating and resting garden beds
We rotate to prevent disease and to allow the soil to recover and replenish nutrients. Keep it simple, have one empty garden bed at any time so you can always have one resting. There is a natural turning round between warm and cool season vegies in Australia, which assists with this. When your garden bed has been emptied aerate the soil by using a fork and add in organic material.
A good recipe for Autumn cooking as the cold nights start is the Blue cheese, chicken and leek pie
Planting vegies from the book
Autumn Vegies for planting are:
Growing vegies is one of the most satisfying things you can do. If you have children it can be especially satisfying. You can also save a lot of money too, break off the lettuce leaves you need and let the plant continue to grow.
The Herb Garden - Autumn Planting
Thyme – you can grow this perennial herb in full sun as a ground cover or garden boarder. Thyme can be used fresh or dried.
Coriander – full sun for this herb.
Parsley – It likes full sun or partial shade, can be used dried or fresh.
Chives – They like full sun or partial shade and are great in a pot. Chives are great for those to grow who believe they kill everything; they are tough.
Mint – Great in a pot and prefers shade. Try making tea straight from some leaves!
Garlic – You can grow from cloves
Oregano – Needs to be in full sun and kept moist. Use fresh or dried.
