Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are essential minerals responsible for the growth of different parts of your plants. Understanding their role will help you give your plants the right food at the right time. The Compots are refer to can be purchased at www.compot.com.au. Don't forget to use your discount code: GROWVEG and save 10%

Our first guest on the podcast is Natalie from @living_the_dream_permaculture who is sharing with us ways to incorporate permaculture into an urban garden.

Caterpillars can decimate a brassica patch in the blink of an eye. But I have 3 simple ways you can prevent cabbage moths and white butterflies from laying their eggs on your plants.

Hot tips on how to get your cabbages to grow great big and banging cabbages this winter. Includes positioning, how to prepare the soil, how to plant, preferable pH levels, how to make them ball up, how to fertilise, and how much water they need.

My top 10 tips to grow the biggest and best broccoli you have ever harvested. Head over to www.growingvegetablesdownunder.com and check out the "Podcast" tab for more information on growing broccoli.

You've set up your new garden beds, and now it's time to fill them. Listen in to the essential components for fertile soil, tips on what nutrients to add, and now to set up your soil up to retain moisture. The recipe for Diana's Dirt is at https://growingvegetablesdownunder.com/pages/filling-your-garden-bed. I also refer to my changed views on the use of water crystals. Check out that post here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=244346174067174&id=120305176471275

Torn between raised garden beds or an existing garden bed? What about container gardening? Vertical gardening? No dig gardening? Wicking beds? We will talk through the pros and cons so you know what's right for you.