When you water makes all the difference, because plants need to have access to water when they really need it the most – that is, during the day. Photosynthesis is how plants essentially make their food, and it requires sunlight plus water.

This means that plants can only ‘eat’ during the daytime, and therefore, the best practice is to water all your plants first thing in the morning....but sometimes that is easier said than done. 

The problem occurs when you've forgotten to water in the morning - because you're frantic in the AM and don't have drip irrigation (oh damn!) - and now it's an absolute stinker outside. So what then?

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The Summer Planting Guide

Summer opens up new opportunities in the veggie patch that didn't exist while the erratic spring weather was doing its thing. Here are some of our favourite heat loving varieties that are primed to plant now;

1. Chillies: Heat is key for growing chilies and they require a hot, sun drenched space, preferably up against a heat reflecting wall that helps to collect extra rays of warmth. Those in cooler climates often produce the best chillies in hoop houses or any other insulated environment. However, do not let its infatuation with heat throw the basic demands of the plant. Even the toughest dudes need food and water to survive and the chilli is no exception. Chilli is known to be an aphrodisiac but to arrive there you have to be persistent. For a long time you may just burn your mouth and ruin your meals, but there will be a turning point when you begin to understand just how sexy a chilli can be.

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With this pack you will receive;

- Full Wicking crate: 1.16m x 1.16m x 0.73m (height), lined with a food safe rubber pond liner, fitted with a layer of geotextile 'wicking' fabric, as well as an inflow and overflow valve to control the level of the water reservoir

- 6 bags of scoria

- 8 x 30L bags of organic compost

- 1 x 30L bag of organic cow manure

- 1 x 30L bag of organic potting mix

- 1 x 5L bag of perlite

- 1 x sachet of rock minerals including biochar

- 1 x bag of worm castings

- 1 x piece of geotextile fabric

Here's how to fill it up!

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With this pack you will receive;

- Half Wicking crate: 1.16m x 0.58m x 0.73m (height), lined with a food safe rubber pond liner, fitted with a layer of geotextile 'wicking' fabric, as well as an inflow and overflow valve to control the level of the water reservoir

- 3 bags of scoria

- 3 x 30L bags of organic compost

- 1 x 30L bag of organic cow manure

- 1 x 30L bag of organic potting mix

- 1 x 5L bag of perlite

- 1 x sachet of rock minerals including biochar

- 1 x bag of worm castings

- 1 x piece of geotextile fabric

Here's how to fill it up!

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Starting any sized garden can be daunting, but starting a small space garden presents its own unique challenges. However this should not deter you from growing food because even the smallest of spaces can become bountiful food gardens.

Before embarking on your conquest, there's a few key elements to consider. 

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