The avocado is a versatile and nutritious fruit that, apart from being the perfect baby food, is high in vitamin C, full of anti-oxidants, great for our skin and a good source of beneficial mono-unsaturated fats and folic acid. The avocado tree is a generous, shady evergreen tree that may be pruned as little or as much as you require.
Generally regarded as a fruit of more tropical climes, many varieties of avocado will do just fine in Melbourne, as long as the soil and drainage is just right.
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BAAG is thrilled to be the 2012 state winner of the Nursery and Garden Industry of Australia Environment award.
When you buy a product with the Fairtrade label, you’re buying an ethical and sustainable product. Fairtrade standards apply to traders and producers of food and non-food products in developing countries. Fairtrade Labelling is a certification scheme that works with traders and producers in developing countries to achieve sustainable prices, better working conditions, and opportunities for local communities to have more control over their future.
On Thursday 23rd of February, as part of Melbourne’s Sustainable Living Festival, Bulleen Art & Garden will celebrate the Earth’s life support system, ‘Gaia’, in a night of discussion, performance, song and art.
A beautiful garden makes outdoor entertaining all the more inviting. Longer days along with summer festivities make the outdoors a perfect extension to your indoor space. Prepare for a lovely time outside this summer. There are still plenty of things that you can do in the garden, think summer, think colour.
Book in early for our classes commencing in February and make the most of the Early Bird Discount available. Great idea for a gift voucher for Christmas!
Sick of plants dying or being lost between the weeds? Mulching is something that we often don’t consider until the sun is beating down and all the moisture has been stripped from the soil or the weeds have taken over. Don’t wait until the height of summer to get started!
Pea straw is a crop high in nitrogen grown mostly for animal feed. When used as mulch it breaks down within a year and improves soil structure and nutrient levels. It is perfect for vegie gardens, but also great in general garden beds. The bales make it easy to store until you are ready to use it… as long as you keep it dry.
