Fiona Buining and Michael Wilson run Ainslie Urban Farm on a quarter-acre block they also call home. When they first moved to the property in 2008, there were only two trees in sight, but after years of hard work, their beautiful permaculture gardens now boast over 50 fruit trees, in-ground vegetable beds, a flock of chickens, a couple of beehives and two working rabbits.
The farm specialises in growing microgreens for local restaurants in the Canberra area. Their soil-grown greens are nutrient-dense, flavoursome, seasonal, and come in reusable recycled plastic trays. The large selection of microgreens includes Wasabi curled press, Daikon radish, Purple basil, chickpea, sunflower, Mizuna and plenty more. The greens are grown in an organic seed raising mix and watered; no additional inputs go into the process, ensuring a clean and deliciously nutritious product. Restaurant clients enjoy them in salads and dishes of all kinds.
The world’s soil won’t last forever, so think about reusing it in the garden over several growing seasons by following our tips and tricks for conservation!
Have you thought about reusing substrates in your home garden? It’s a great way to save time and money, but Stephen Brookes tells us there are a few rules.
On a quarter-acre block in Canberra, Ainslie Urban Farm grows delicious and healthy microgreens for local restaurants.
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It’s great for the gardens but maybe peat should be a thing of the past! Jesse Singer takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the peat industry.
More and more growers are making coco their substrate of choice these days. Rich Hamilton takes a look at why it’s so popular.
Container gardening is rising in popularity, especially in small urban spaces! Philip McIntosh gives us a rundown of container materials and whether they’re recyclable or not.
Ever wonder how a small regenerative farm makes it work? Alan Creedon tells us about substrate experimentation and homemade soil mixes at Incredible Farm.
Container gardening is the perfect solution for growing food in small spaces! Anne Gibson offers advice on selecting the right pots to get the job done.
You’ve got your hydroponic system, lights, and nutrients. But what do you know about the growing media? Dr. Callie Seaman helps us understand substrates.
In a world full of destroyers, be the person who builds soil. As Joanna Berg explains, we can create thriving environments and help save the world via compost.
So many substrates, so many properties, pros and cons! In this article, Colin Bell takes a look at various growing mediums. But is one better than the other?
