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VEG January Newsletter

January 8, 2014

Here’s our first newsletter in a while!

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We help you create edible ecosystems, providing for human needs while caring for the planet and its marvellous creatures. Also here @veg_wicking_beds

Ever wondered how to naturally boost your garden's

Ever wondered how to naturally boost your garden's soil health? 🌱 Green manure or cover crops could be just what you need!

Planting cover crops means sowing specific plants 🌼 in your garden beds during their fallow periods (the breaks between main crops). These plants bring several key benefits to your soil:

🌿 Increased Nitrogen: Legumes, like peas and beans, "fix" nitrogen from the air, enriching the soil for future plants.

🌾Improved Soil Structure: Varieties such as mustard and ryegrass contribute organic matter, enhancing drainage and aeration.

☀️ Weed Suppression: A robust cover crop provides shade over the soil, discouraging weed growth.

Enhanced Biodiversity: Flowering cover crops draw in beneficial insects, including pollinators, to your garden. 🐝🦋

Cover crops can be chopped and dropped, dug into the soil or tractored down using chooks to really give your system a boost. 🐔

What's in an Autumn cover crop mix? Common choices include peas, broad beans, mustard, vetch, buckwheat, clover, ryegrass, and more. Most local seed suppliers will have a seasonal mix ready to go or you can blend your own.

Have you integrated cover crops into your gardening practice? We'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below. 💬

For more gardening insights and tips, check out our website. 🌿

#GardeningTips #CoverCrops #GreenManure #SoilHealth #Permaculture #VeryEdibleGardens #Melbourne

Two years ago, Very Edible Gardens embarked on an

Two years ago, Very Edible Gardens embarked on an exciting journey with Toyota and Green Options to establish a one-of-a-kind community garden at their Centre of Excellence in Altona. As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, they enlisted us to design, build, and plant 18 large wicking beds. These included a combination of beds with our dressed top capping and integrated bench seats to create a functional and inviting gathering space for staff as well as a lush resource for their on-site kitchen. 🌱 🍽️

The majority of the garden was planted with a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables destined for the kitchen. The central beds with bench seating featured perennial vegetables, herbs, and flowers specifically chosen to attract and support beneficial insects and pollinators. 🐝🌼

We also had the privilege of running two successful gardening workshops on-site to empower staff with the knowledge of when to pick and how to manage their new garden. Their internal gardening club invites staff to be a part of the garden and at last check, boasted well over 30 members. 🌻

Toyota has plans to keep the space evolving. This includes composting kitchen waste back into the garden and utilizing rainwater collected on-site to fill the beds. The whole project aims to achieve a closed-loop system, turning waste into food and becoming as self-reliant as possible. 🔄

This initiative by Toyota is truly inspirational. It demonstrates how large businesses can make a significant impact towards a more sustainable and food-secure future, providing a valuable amenity for their staff in the process. 🌏

Want Very Edible Gardens to be involved in your next project? We can scale our wicking bed, landscaping services, and educational offerings to any size. Discover more about what we can do for you at www.veryediblegardens.com.au

@toyota_aus
@greenoptionsptyltd

#CommunityGardens #Sustainability #WickingBeds #GrowYourOwnFood #VeryEdibleGardens #Toyota #Melbourne

🌧️🌱 With recent rains refreshing Melbourne

🌧️🌱 With recent rains refreshing Melbourne and the weather transitioning to a milder state, now is an opportune moment to engage with our gardens. As we move away from the dry and warm conditions of late summer and early autumn, it's the perfect time to get outdoors and prepare for the planting season ahead before the colder weather sets in. 🍂🌦️

In your garden, the choice between sowing seeds directly or planting seedlings is a nuanced one. It should be informed by the current conditions of your garden, the specific time of the season, upcoming weather forecasts, and practical considerations like the availability of seeds or seedlings. 🌼📅

Now is also an ideal time for garden maintenance and reconfiguration. Clearing out spent crops, composting excess biomass, and planning new layouts for your growing areas can rejuvenate your garden and set the stage for a productive season. 🔄♻️

Check out our list of vegetables ideal for planting in April, tailored to Melbourne's unique and sometimes quirky climate. 🥦🥕

Let's embrace the cooler days with enthusiasm for gardening and prepare our spaces for the months ahead. For more gardening insights, visit our website.

Happy gardening, Melbourne! 🌻🏡

#April #WhatToPlantApril #PlantingGuideApril #GardeningGuideApril #AprilGarden #MelbourneGardensApril #GardenTipsApril #ThisMonthInTheGardenApril #VeryEdibleGardensApril #Melbourne

Feast Your Eyes on Our Timber Treasure Trove! Nest

Feast Your Eyes on Our Timber Treasure Trove! Nestled within our Brunswick workshop, stacks of Cypress Macrocarpa timber glow with promise, ready to be transformed into wicking beds and raised garden beds all across Melbourne. 🛠🌳

Interested in building your very own wicking bed or raised garden bed with some of these premium sleepers? We offer DIY kit sets for both wicking and non-wicking garden beds.

Each kit includes:

🌲 High-Quality Timber: Ethically sourced, pre-drilled, and cut to length, ensuring durability and ease of assembly.
📐 Custom-Fit Liner & Geotextile: Perfectly tailored to match your desired bed size, maximizing efficiency.
🔧 All Necessary Plumbing: Everything you need for a smooth, hassle-free setup.
📘 Step-by-Step Instructions: Leverage our 16 years of gardening expertise with comprehensive guides, available in both written and video formats.
🚚 Delivery Options: Available for delivery around Melbourne, with liners and plumbing shipped Australia-wide.

Our kits are fully prepared to jumpstart your garden journey. 🌱 With our timber racks fully stocked and more supplies on the way, now is the perfect time to start building your dream garden!

For more information and easy online ordering, check out our dedicated website at wickingbeds.com.au.

#WickingBeds #RaisedGardenBeds #DIY #SustainableGardening #MelbourneGardens #EthicalTimber #LocalTimber #Permaculture #OrganicGardening #GrowYourOwnFood #VeryEdibleGardens #VEG #Melbourne

"Why is the outlet on a VEG wicking bed at the bot

"Why is the outlet on a VEG wicking bed at the bottom?" 🤔 This is a question we get a lot, and the answer lies in the innovative design that aims to transform your wicking bed experience.

Unlike traditional setups where the outlet sits at water level—potentially complicating bed management—our wicking beds take a different approach.

By positioning the outlet at the bottom, our beds offer several unbeatable advantages:

💧 Superior Drainage: Say goodbye to waterlogged beds during heavy rain. Adjusting the outlet allows your beds to drain freely.
💡 Optimized Water Use: Traditional beds without a water level indicator can lead to water wastage. Our design ensures water efficiency, allowing you to monitor the water level inside.
📏Precision levels: Easily create and adjust your overflow to perfectly match the height of your water reservoir. And if the levels in your bed change it’s an easy fix to change the height of the overflow riser.

Our DIY Wicking Bed Kits are designed to be more than just a garden solution; they’re about ease of use and longevity, enabling you to focus on nurturing a thriving ecosystem right in your backyard.

Visit our dedicated website www.wickingbeds.com.au for more info and easy online ordering.

#WickingBeds #RaisedGardenBeds #DIY #SustainableGardening #MelbourneGardens #SmartWatering #SaveWater #Permaculture #OrganicGardening #GrowYourOwnFood #VeryEdibleGardens #VEG #Melbourne

Ever wondered what treasures are hiding in plain s

Ever wondered what treasures are hiding in plain sight along Merri Creek? Join Adam Grubb, weed connoisseur and co-author of "The Weed Forager's Handbook," for a series of Edible Weeds Walks this Autumn! 🍂🚶‍♂️ Dive into a world where weeds are more than just garden invaders; they're the unsung heroes of your next salad. 🥗
Discover how “weeds” are:

🌱Nutritional Powerhouses: Not just misunderstood plants, these greens can pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. 🥗
🌱Soil Health Detectives: Learn how the presence of certain weeds can reveal the secrets about the soil beneath your feet. 🕵️‍♂️
🌱Storytellers of the Land's Legacy: Uncover the stories weeds tell us about past land use and how it has shaped our present environment. 🌍

Ready to transform your walks into foraging adventures? Spots are limited, so visit our website at www.veryediblegardens.com.au for upcoming dates. Or visit www.eatthatweed.com to learn more about the book. Link in our bio.

#edibleweeds #theweedforagershandbook #weedforageshandbook #eatthatweed #veryediblegardens #melbourne

As we wave goodbye to the recent heatwave, those w

As we wave goodbye to the recent heatwave, those who've been diligent with watering might still be enjoying a packed and bountiful garden. However, there will be many who are looking at, or already getting stuck into, the next round of planting. 🍅➡️🥦

Currently, we're clearing out the last of the tomatoes and zucchinis, sending the precious biomass through the compost to rejuvenate our gardens soon. It’s a great time to start collecting materials to build your next compost pile with the Autumn leaf fall just around the corner. 🌿🌼

Have you ever considered a green manure crop? It can be a fun and effective way to rejuvenate your soil after a busy growing season especially if you have a few plots and like to practice drop rotation.

While the summer warmth lingers and the sun still packs a punch, remember to protect or delay planting those sensitive plants that might bolt, such as coriander or lettuce.

No matter where your gardening journey has found you this month, this transition time of the year is exciting and full of opportunity and can see us fall back in love with our humble veggie plots. 🥰

Check out our website www.veryediblegardens.com.au for more info and tips. Happy gardening! 🌻🌱

#March #WhatToPlant #WhatToPlantMarch #PlantingGuide #GardeningGuide #MarchGarden #MelbourneGardens #GardenTips #ThisMonthInTheGarden #VeryEdibleGardens #Melbourne

Repost from @yarravillecommunitycentre ... Yesterd

Repost from @yarravillecommunitycentre ... Yesterday’s launch of YCC’s community composting hub was nothing short of rewarding and so worthwhile. This project has brought local residents together in sustainable waste management practices and is another step forward in greener living. In partnership with the @cityofmaribyrnong's @mysmartgarden Project and
@veryediblegardens, planning commenced in November 2023 making this initiative possible today. Starting the day with very educational Composting Conversations workshop led by Adam Grubb, the day followed with the composting hub unveiling and BBQ to celebrate.

YCC would like to thank the @cityofmaribyrnong Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam in opening the day's celebrations. Along with Bernadette Thomas @bernadettegreens, Sustainability Officer at the City of Maribyrnong Robyn Daly, Adam Grubb Director of Very Edible Gardens, Yarraville Community Centre's CEO Christine McCall, Michael Slee local resident, and our generous volunteers Monty, Juniper, Mason, James, Yoojung, Therese, Mirella and many other helping hands who assisted in the day’s events.
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#sustainability #sustaibleliving #composting #compostingconversations #greenerliving #yarravillecommunity #compostinghub #yarravillecommunitycentre #ycc #bettertogether #circulareconomy #cityofmaribyrnong #mysmartgarden #veryediblegardens

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