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The broad bean is to autumn what the tomato is the spring, and it’s the variety we get unusually excited about when the leaves start to fall. As a youngster I remember the clumsy swagger of the broad bean plant alongside my itchy knitted threads. In winter I’d wander through my Nonna’s garden and a forest of ‘bob’ - as she would call it - and the battle would be on to protect her greatest autumn asset. She would have to use all her powers of distraction, persuasion and the wooden spoon to keep my mittens off.
DEAR NONNO, I GREW UP ON A FARM AND WE ALWAYS PRACTICED CROP ROTATION. IS IT IMPORTANT TO ROTATE CROPS IN MY LITTLE VEGGIE PATCH? IF SO, HOW SHOULD I APPROACH IT?
-Nancy (Swansea)
The fourth and final installment of our self-watering challenge. We continue trialling an exciting new wicking bed product. The Glowpear Self-Watering Garden is a modular planter specifically designed for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the urban environment.
An iconic, contemporary design aesthetic and durable construction make these modern planters perfect for balconies, courtyards, decks and patios, while clever design features ensure they are ready for use on any surface, indoor or out.
In this episode, Mat has slacked off and has pest problems, while LLoyd remains true to the cause.
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Related videos:
Self-Watering Challenge: Month 3
Self-Watering Challenge: Month 2
Self-Watering Challenge: Month 1
Music:
"La Fata Morgana (con Lucrecia Dalt)
Los Amparito
losamparito.bandcamp.com
"Memory"
Barbara Streisand
itunes.apple.com/au/album/memories/id192485121
April further helps to introduce the new season and we’re a step closer to the fresh change we all need. Our bodies, and minds more so, now crave all things autumnal and for the patch it is the first, real opportunity to get intimate with cool season crops.
This month we shack up with an old favourite, Broccoli - of the brassica family - a variety that is always on our planting agenda come April. Of the heading brassicas - that include cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts - Broccoli is the most accessible to grow. Add to that, it is the only one that regenerates a number of times, allowing you a prolonged harvesting period. You shouldn’t need any more reason to give it a shot.
