I recently had the “fun” experience of helping out with the mulching bins at the Northey Street City Farm (www.nscf.org.au). This involved shovelling soil and mulch into circular bins that were then rolled up and down a purpose built wooden track system to distribute them evenly so they can eventually break down into new soil. [...]

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From doing just a quick search online, I can reveal that there is a huge collection of posts and articles related to the topic of gardening and its health benefits. Here are just a few examples: According to a 2000 University of Arkansas study that compared many forms of exercise, gardening is most significant for [...]

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Do you have any of the following plants in your garden? Impatiens walleriana Trachelospermum jasminoides Acacia pycnantha Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, try this list instead: Balsam or Busy Lizzy Star Jasmine Golden Wattle They are the same plants. The first list uses their botanical names whilst the second list is their common [...]

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Soil pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity in your soil. Low pH means it is acidic and high means it is alkaline. To test the pH level of soil you need a kit like this one which contains a liquid and a powder that you apply to a small sample of soil. You [...]

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Just as a gardener goes through different stages with their garden, so do leaders of teams in the workplace. Each of these stages or phases requires attention and employs a different range of skills. There are 4 main phases that you need to consider, whether you are talking about plants or people: Prepare For gardeners [...]

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