About

Creating the plot

Hi - my name is Julie.

I live in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. I just got married (Nov 2nd).

This pic is when we were putting together a no-dig plot this season.

I am an avid organic gardener and often referred to as the recycling queen.

I was co-owner of a small nursery propagating ‘edible’ plants for several years and hold a T.A.F.E. Certificate III in horticulture.

My mission is to encourage as many people as possible to start organic gardening. This will improve both our individual lives and the wellbeing of our personal and global environments.At my computer

This is me at my computer - a bit cleaner than I usually look when I’ve been in the garden for a while. But I like to get a bit or dirt under my nails and smell the wonderful scents of my organic garden.

I look forward to your comments and hearing about what you’re doing in your garden - it makes this fun and interesting for everyone.

I plan to post regularly, so come by and visit often. I’ll have tips for organic gardening, recipes and of course my own daily / weekly updates of my organic garden.

We’re renting at the moment, but my life is too dull without a veggie garden, so my husband built me this frame (below) in September 07.

Plot in Sept 07

And I turned it into our organic veggie supply (below) by end of November 07.

Plot in Nov 07

Most of our vegetables are now coming direct from my organic veggie garden, straight to our dinner table - loving it!

 

 

 

6 Responses to “About”

  1. Shea Hedley, on January 17th, 2008 at 8:58 pm Said:

    Have just discovered your site and love it. Will be a regular visitor. Inspiring site….

  2. Kitnet, on February 1st, 2008 at 2:15 am Said:

    I have had an awakening regarding our “carbon footprint” and also, via “The Art of Simple Food” a desire to have a garden this year, so will be visiting your site often for information on how to it organically.
    Thanks for your site and all of the info, Julie.
    Kitnet/Mary =)

  3. Simmone, on March 11th, 2008 at 3:08 pm Said:

    Hi mum! I’m supposed to be doing my psych assignment but I decided to look at your website instead, its way more interesting! In all this time you’ve had it up I’ve never looked at it, but it’s great to see you making a difference in peoples eating habits. Love you mummy! =) Ps. all you parents out there that are trying to make your kids eat veggies and failing miserably… try growing your own and get the kids involved, I don’t like veggies much but I’m loving the organic stuff that comes out the garden. Also, all kids love snow peas and they’re heaps easy to grow and pick and they have pretty flowers too!! xox

  4. Donna, on May 11th, 2008 at 4:25 pm Said:

    Thanks Julie for a great site with lots of great information, inspiration, know how and guidance.

  5. Martin, on May 26th, 2008 at 5:12 pm Said:

    Julie, thanx for your newsletters and blog. I have had a vegie patch most of the time, but now I’m starting to do it organically. Pse keep the giudance coming.

  6. Stacey Haley, on June 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm Said:

    Hi There from Ontario Canada! I came across your website while I was searching for information about organic vegetable gardening. I don’t know one thing about gardening but I’m willing to learn so thank you for this site and all it contains! Can’t wait to get my hands dirty :)
    Cheers,
    Stacey

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