GARLIC PLANTING This is our new experiment in planting garlic. Firstly we put a tarp on the grass area for around 3 weeks to kill off the grass. Then we got some seriously large pieces of cardboard and put them on the dead grass. We then cut holes in the cardboard, planted the garlic. We then covered with compost and soil. Mulched and will leave it till Summer. Watch this space to see the differences . . . #growfood #growinggarlic #selfsufficient #organicfood #garlic #weedmat

Living with animals has many advantages and some disadvantages... one of them being attacked daily by Ronnie the Rooster. It’s known as a flogging, and it really is. Sadly there is not much to do except protect yourself, I have to now carry a stick when I go outside.😂 These protective instincts innate in Roosters is what makes them great protectors and worthy of mating. As farmers there is not much that we can do to curb this behaviour except ensuring that they don’t get close enough to do any damage. So like with most creatures don’t put your back to them . . . #growfood #roosters #roosterattack #yarravalley #organicfarm #victorygarden #selfsufficiency #selfsufficientlife #growfoodnotgrass

So part of self sufficiency is living alongside other creatures that help fertilise the ground whilst also providing a bounty of protein in the form of their eggs. These are the guys for the job, Australorps are bred for Australian conditions. They live for 6-10 years and lay around 250 eggs a year. They are beautiful natured.. need some for your garden. We have fertile eggs and day old chicks available. Send us a DM . . . #growfood #growfoodnotlawns #organic #healthy #australorps #selfsufficiency #permaculture

Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow. Justin shows you how..

Planting out garlic today. Plant each clove 10cm apart. Check out the video in the next post . . . #growfood #growgarlic #organicfood #localfood #growfoodnotlawns

Everyone needs a fig tree. Once established they are a very generous tree and will grow in any type of soil but it has to be in a sunny position. They love to be planted between Autumn and Winter Need a fig in your life? Find them @organicempire this week #growsomething @grow.food #urbanfarming #organicfood

With no seedlings to be found and you are wanting to grow food? Start here... grab your bunch of spring onions cut and use the tops. Put the roots in water and they will start regrowing in your kitchen. You can then chop and continue to regrow or plant them in the ground outside. . . . #growfood #apocolypse #organicfarming #eatwell @grow.food

Ok so in light of the craziness of the world, we want to teach y’all how to feed your families. It begins now, grab your friends and meet us back here . ,. . #growfood #corona #selfsufficient #organic #healthy #savemoney

And just like that passionfruit are everywhere, growing food can be just as beautiful as growing for beauty but multi purposeful.. the flower and the fruit=winning . . . #growfoodnotlawns #growfood #organic

I’d grow these just for the flowers it’s a bonus that the fruit is so delicious: passionfruit. Watch this space as they bloom . . . #growfoodnotlawns #organic #healthyfood