How stunning is autumn 🍂 😍
On the weekend it was time for this gigantic celtuce to be removed. I've collected more than enough seeds and just as many have self seeded underneath it. It's now been retired to the chicken coop for some enrichment for them until it eventually gets broken down into the soil for the worms. . . . . . #celtuce #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
A basket of garden greens 💚 . . . . #gardening #gardengreens #abcmyphoto #abcmygarden #growyougoodthing #growitlocal #growfood #growfoodnotlawns #permaculture #permaculturegarden #homegardening #growingfood #veggiegarden #veggiepatch #vegetablegarden #foodforest
It’s almost that time of year down at Dusty’s place 🐑 Just check out these cuties from previous years! As a livestock breeder, there is nothing better than seeing a happy and healthy lambing/calving, and nothing fills your camera roll quicker! 📷 Elsom Grazing #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #lamb #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
I spotted some aphids the other day in the garden and look who I saw today! When you garden with nature instead of against it the good bugs are quick to show up to take care of business! . . . . #ladybeetle #ladybug #goodgardenbugs #gardenbugs
Adrian and Pauline Ball, of Tirau, in the Waikato region, have embarked on sustainable practices to improve their property and help with future endeavours. “In 2003, we were a pretty intensive dairy farm,” he said. “We won a national farm business award for dairy and were very production-focused.” “We've slowly adapted to putting more of a sustainability lens on what we're doing, measuring things a little bit differently. Having a full balanced circle of what's important to us, measuring things that aren't always financial. “I think we're no different to a lot of farmers. We want to see the land improve; we want to see it in a better state than when we inherited it." Read more about the Ball's Sustainability Journey at the link in our Bio. #Sustainability #GrowYouGoodThing #ClimatePositiveLeaders
Decisions on the Carterton, NZ farming enterprise of Michael and Karen Williams (pictured with Bear) are made with sustainability principles of people, planet, and profit in mind. A passion for the environment, and their own land, influences short and long-term choices on their “Ahiaruhe Farm” property at Carterton in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand’s North Island. "We’re looking at how can we continue to produce good food, with a diminishing environmental impact,” Karen said. “For me, sustainability is about balance, and that's social, economic, and environmental. You need to get all three of those working together and that's certainly our driver.” Read more about the Williams' Sustainability goals at the link in our bio. #Growyougoodthing #ClimatePositiveLeaders #sustainability
"Yard Style For The Ages"
General Manager for Sustainability and Strategic Projects, Michael Wentworth, of Yealands Wines, said sustainability was the major goal from inception. “We've got a lot of sustainability initiatives that cover our entire supply chain,” he said. “We talk about from grass to glass so from the vineyard right through to the time that the consumer is drinking their wine.” “Our ambition is to reduce our emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and be carbon positive by 2050. Our plan is to minimize our diesel burn, reduce our inputs and use renewable energy.” Read more about Yealands' Wines Sustainability plans at the link in our Bio. #Sustainability #ClimatePostiveLeaders #GrowYouGoodThing
#flashback to when @tarwynparktraining hosted one of their Natural Sequence Farming workshop at Dulacca Downs in 2021 🌾 If you’re keen to attend one of these workshops, Will & Sasha will be hosting one in July on their property near Charleville! Head to www.tarwynparktraining.com.au to book in. Repost credit @tarwynparktraining _________ “Dulacca Downs” near Miles was the location of our latest Tarwyn Park Training course. Huge thank you to Philip & Adele Hughes and the Lachlan Hughes Foundation for being fantastic hosts. The facilities and food were top notch. Huge thank you to all our course participants for taking 4 days of their precious time to come along to learn about Natural Sequence Farming. Thanks to the TPT team - Stuart Andrews, Adam Willson & Megan Andrews. Thanks also to Peter Andrews for your continuing efforts to share your deep knowledge of our ancient Australian landscape. #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #nsf #lachlanhughesfoundation
Our bull sale day is always a good time to catch up with people from across the beef industry 🐮🤠🌾
At the 2023 Agvention, ABC reporter Jennifer Nichols, spoke to Anna, Philip & Adele Hughes about the Lachlan Hughes Foundation. They also spoke about the foundation’s beginnings, regenerative agriculture and its sustainability, and she asked “what Lachlan would think of the success of the foundation?” Listen to the full story via the link in our media highlight 🎧 “When Lachlan Hughes never made it from his farm one day, his dream didn’t die with him. The young husband, son, and father was passionate about regenerative agriculture and giving as much back to the land as he received. A foundation in his name has just brought on a new batch of scholars to learn lifechanging skills for the future of farming.” Words by ABC #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
What a ripper of a day 🙌🙌🙌 Who else wishes they were spending the day gardening instead of being stuck working! . . . #beautifuldays #subtropicalliving #rainforestgarden #sunnyday #autumnishere
Improving soil health has been the major focus for Andrew West, at Wakanui, in Mid Canterbury. A chance meeting between Andrew’s father and a biological farming organic expert on a plane pricked their interest and the family started to explore alternative farming practices. “We started to learn a lot about the biological world and decided that actually there's a lot of common sense,” Andrew said. “The soil we knew was important, but it wasn't our sole focus - it was more about what we were growing above it.” “That probably really flipped the switch. The soil is actually the most important thing, and we need to get that humming, and then everything else will follow." Read more about Andrew's Climate Positive Journey at the link in our Bio. #Sustainability #ClimatePostiveLeaders #GrowYouGoodThing
Colourful garden harvest!
Follow our series celebrating Climate Positive Leaders by putting the spotlight on the farmers who are out there every day producing high-quality food and fibre that nourishes people the world over. These are the inspirational growers in our Climate Positive Leaders Program, who are using the latest techniques and technology to make more, use less and leave a lighter footprint on the globe #growyougoodthing Head to the link in our bio to find out more about our Climate Positive Leaders #sustainability
My garden is now a jungle, swipe to see how it looked in December 2020. Creating your dream garden takes time, I'm still working on my dream garden who knows if it will ever be finished finished but I have loved the journey to this point! We have done everything ourselves using as much upcycled and recycled materials as possible, even the rocks for the firepit I scored for free (does anyone remember mount rockmore on my driveway for 3 or so months 😅). This is my first time ever living in a home I've owned and I've learnt so much about gardening in a permanent space after years of renting and dismantling gardens to move. I can't wait to see how it looks in another 3/4 years time! . . . . #beforeandafter #nowandthen #growingwithtime #garden
Haven't done a dinner harvest post in a bit, so here's some garden goodies for tonight papaya salad along with some greens to stir fry up with some garlic 😋 Had some Asian greens pop up on their own early in the season from some plants I let go to seed last year, some amaranth and still reppin' them sweet potato leaves. . . #harvest #gardengreens #papaya #greenpapaya #chilli #eatyourgreens
Papaya salad on the menu tonight! These dudes are absolute monsters! First time having good papaya success, they love the manure and regular chop and drop of its leaves which it's due for another chop n drop! Any Ipswich locals would like a green papaya let me know, I have two trees loaded in them 🙌 . . . . #greenpapaya #greenpapayasalad #papaya #fruit
Dragged myself outside and look at what I was rewarded with, a purple asparagus shoot woo! The plant is too small to harvest from, so this will be left to grow. Hopefully in a year or two I can start harvesting from the asparagus plant. . . . . #asparagus #purpleasparagus #abcmygarden
I'm feeling super demotivated this afternoon, but I'm still trying to do at least one garden thing a day, so today it's planting some coriander and calendula seeds I saved from last season. The small things count and I know future Kelly will be stoked when she is harvesting coriander for her lunches and calendula flowers to dehydrate for teas. . . . . #calendula #coriander #itsthelittlethings #keeponkeepinon #abcmygarden #seeds
Ben Heathwood was asked to take part in our inaugural program year to provide insight and feedback and a year he had! Repost credit @qldtrustfornature __________ @lachlanhughesfoundation: Ben’s Regenerative Journey “There most certainly is a future in agriculture: it’s us!” - Ben Heathwood 🤠The Lachlan Hughes Foundation celebrated and reflected on the participants’ journeys over the last 12 months in the LHF program. QTFN’s Land and Assets Manager Ben Heathwood was the first participant to present. Ben spoke about his journey to this point and his development throughout the program. 🐮Ben’s regenerative agriculture interest had been rekindled in his role at QTFN, but this connection between a healthy herd and good landscape management has been fostered since his childhood on the family farm. Ben’s project site is QTFN’s Aroona Station; he’s been working towards planning Aroona’s long-term future alongside Senior Ecologist Georgina Braun with input from the rest of the QTFN team. This is just the beginning for Aroona of working towards balancing beef and biodiversity. 📈Ben’s time as a Lachlan Hughes Foundation participant has launched his regenerative agriculture and self-discovery journey. It’s been amazing to see Ben’s development as a participant and to continue our partnership with the Lachlan Hughes Foundation. 💻You can see more about this event in the blog post on the QTFN website (qtfn.org.au) 📸 Tiffany Heathwood #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
🌾ON FARM PROJECTS🌾 Sam & Ras used high density grazing to reinvigorate their pastures. Photos: 1. Non-grazed side (left) vs high density grazing (right) 2. Close up of non-grazed grass showing ‘greying’ at the base and new growth only at the tips 3. Close up of grazed grass showing new growth from base to tip #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
A sneak-peek at the produce display at the 155th Royal Bathurst Show highlighting the cornucopia of regional autumnal produce. From the Blue-pumpkin mountains, via a highway of apples to the forests of corn and brassicas leading to an elevated Bathurst. Our horticulture speaks for itself. Don't miss out on all the fun and games at the 2024 Royal Bathurst Show. #RBS2024 #rbs2024 #agshowsnsw #royalbathurstshow #agriculturalshows #bathurstnsw #agriculturalshowsaustralia #elevatingbathurst #growyougoodthing
Have you caught episode 21 of the @agtechfinder podcast? In this episode they speak about pasture management and the technology helping producers maximise profit and protect their environment with our very own Philip Hughes, @cibolabs co-founder Phil Tickle and South Australian sheep and cattle farmer Penny Schulz. This episode talks to Philip about developing Banchory grazing with Adele, Lachlan and Alister, and their desire to produce premium beef and supply it directly to the Australian consumer which then led to the formation of Rangeland Quality Meats (RQM) in 2010 with the aim of providing a true ‘paddock to plate’ consumer experience. To assist with this, they developed a hybrid grain feeding and finishing operation, processing and finishing 5,000 to 7,000 head a year for the domestic market. The episode also talks about honouring Lachlan’s commitment to regenerative farming practices, after he tragically died in late 2018 in an on-farm accident, by setting up the Lachlan Hughes Foundation to support regenerative agricultural, through scholarships, projects & mentoring programs. The Hughes family were one of the first to adopt Cibo Labs technology and use its tools to help protect their ground cover, inform cattle movement and make sure their country remains “rain ready”. Check out the episode via the link in our resources highlight! #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
A pretty little italiko rosso chicory flower for the grid . . . #italikorossochicory #italikorossodandelion #flower #flowerphotography #flowersofinstagram
Today's weather is absolutely amazing and ofcourse its a Monday 😅 Looking forward to some cooler days coming soon, its been a longgggg, hot and humid spring, summer and autumn so far. I can only hope we actually get some sort of a winter this year! . . . #autumn #mygardenview #mygarden #mygardentoday #howstheserenity #sunnyday #gardenbeauty
The power of plants 🌱 Emma is using the Comfrey plant for its amazing medicinal properties! Repost credit @justdoing_whatwedo _________ Love this plant! It is hard at work for us every day, keeping the chooks healthy and the soil alive. But today, it is going further into vet mode, as I use it to treat a kicked horse with a very swollen leg. #naturalremedies #happybubblestheracehorse #horses🤦♀️ #plantremedies #witchdoctor #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
Rosellas are a bit slow this season, about a month behind but that's ok 😊 . . . . #rosella #rosellaplant #Hibiscus
Garden looking good 🥰
When a leaf falls on top of your elephant garlic soaking in seasol making it the most perfect forbidden soup 💅 . . . . . #forbiddensoup #elephantgarlic #garlic #soupoftheday
Thai basil not only looks pretty it also smells and tastes amazing! A staple in my food forest! . . . . . #thaibasil #basil #licoricebasil #freshherbs
Garlic day two 🙌 Second photo is the garlic I didn't presoak (round two) that I planted the same day which is starting to come up, a day or two difference between presoaking and not presoaking so like I said in my reel the other day presoaking is totally optional. If you don't have time, capacity or know you will forget about it don't stress over presoaking your garlic just get it in the ground before mid April! But if you want to presoak go right ahead, give the garlic a lil nutrients boost before planting. Either way, the power is yours ✨️ . . . . . #garlic #garlic season #garlicplanting #growinggarlic #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Why is my celtuce so tall 😅 I let it go to go to seed but the ones I looked up did not get this tall before it went to seed, it gets ample sun too lol . . . . #celtuce #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Change of seasons in the food forest Summer is the messy season when it's too hot and humid to grow much or spend time in the garden so I just let it turn into a jungle now we are heading into autumn and winter where I can plant out rows of crops and the garden generally looks a bit neater. I've been keeping on top of things this year and chipping away at one or two garden areas a week, some big some small depending on how I'm feeling or what's going on in life. Getting in some early winter brassica crops and about to start winter tomatoes off too, love this time of year for gardening in a subtropical climate! . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
First round of garlic is up 🙌 🥳 I've been concerned with the rain we are getting how the garlic would hold up but first round has cracked the surface and second round is developing roots underground nicely. Just two more rounds to get planted over the next couple of weeks! I'm hoping with this cool end to March and no heat dragging into April we might be in for a good season this year as the last two were rough in SE QLD Have you started your garlic planting yet? . . . . . #garlic #garlic season #garlicplanting #growinggarlic #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
The 2024 workshops are officially off and running! Day one kicked off with a tour of Dulacca Downs guided by Philip (always a favourite!), before diving into the first workshops which were all about getting to know yourself and others, and getting the best out of yourself. Once again the crew enjoyed a great night at @thedulaccahotel on night one, followed by an incredible home cooked dinner from Adele on the second night. We’re already excited for workshop two! #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
How pretty is the burgundy okra flower 🥰😍 . . . . . . #okra #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Massive chop and drop of the extra banana suckers to thin them out for winter for more sunlight and to give the main banana plants more energy. The leaves go into the garden beds and the trunks get used as garden edges. It looks so empty through there now but soon it will be full of veggies! . . . . . . #banana #bananaplants #chopanddropgarden #chopanddrop #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Its Wednesday my dudes and we are planting out our garlic we soaked in seasol for 2 days. Starting off small with 3 bulbs so I don't overload and overwhelm myself, I have a big garlic planting job ahead of me but still have several weeks of planting time up my sleeve. I'm taking a new, yet old Kelly approach with my gardening, a slower paced approach, gardening for my own pleasure and enjoyment instead of trying to keep up with instagram trends. Finding my soul in gardening again with my dirty hands deep in the soil connecting with nature's energy, that healing energy. Knowing my capacity and not pushing myself to finish large projects, not having that feeling of having to be doing something new and exciting constantly to share on instagram, not feeling like I have to share every single moment on instagram just spending time disconnected from social media and the world and reconnecting with the earth, my surroundings, my safe space, my inner happiness 💕 . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal #garlic #garlicseason #garlicplanting
🌾ON FARM PROJECTS🌾 Part of the LHF program is helping participants with the planning, implementing and documenting of an on-farm regenerative project over a 12 month period. We have seen some incredible work done and we’re excited to be able to be along for the ride! Keep your eyes on our Instagram and Facebook as we start to share what our alumni have been up to! Let’s start with Will & Sasha! Will and Sasha implemented Natural Sequence Farming contour banks to rehabilitate a claypan which would once have been floodplain, with exceptional results. #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #naturalsequencefarming #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
Madagascar beans are coming in hot 🔥 and on track for a late autumn harvest then its time to cut the vine back and clear out the sweet potato vines underneath for the next season of planting! . . . . . #Madagascarbean . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
How pretty are the leaves on the Queensland arrowroot 'rojo' I love when the sunlight hits them right and they go neon green 😍 I only had a small harvest of these so I potted them all up for next season and some extras. The leaves are almost too pretty for chop and drop in the food forest!! . . . . #queenslandarrowrootrojo #queenslandarrowroot . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
The big end of summer chop and drop ready for compost and manure then autumn / winter seed planting 🙌 Swipe to see how it looked in the Peak of summer, I lost the path! Yes it looks messy but the garden will LOVE and the worms will go WILD over all of the organic materials being added back into the soil. . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Sunchoke flower 🌼
Be honest....does this skirt make me look fat? 😜🤔🤩 #NahBrah #JustTheAngle #MightWannaLayOffTheBeersTho #26Weeks #BuddhaBubba #GrowYouGoodThing
🌾 WHAT ARE OUR SCHOLARS UP TO 🌾 Neil & Jan-Adele have been busy in the paddock this month as they continue making improvements to their land! They have put up a hotwire fence around their entropic garden to prevent cattle damage to the plants (after learning that lesson the hard way!) and have also mobbed grazed the project site they have been working on, with some great success in how well the erosion areas held up! The pair have also taken the time for some further learning opportunities by attending one of Dick Richardsons @grazing_naturally workshops, and Neil was even lucky enough to head along to the inspiring @wilmotcattleco field day. We’re excited to see the journey Neil & Jan-Adele take this year and will be sure to keep updating everyone along the way! There’s a few progress pics from their place. #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
Okra, beans and sweet potato leaves for tonight's stew 😋 . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Just noticed this wonky curly burgundy okra in the garden! @growitlocal #growitlocalawards2024 wonkiest vegetable - Ipswich City Council, QLD . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Ever wondered what exactly people are doing when they say they practice regenerative agriculture? We've got you covered! And while it's great to be able to be doing everything, it’s also great to just be able to do one thing. Every step counts. Sources for this have been pulled from ‘Kiss the Ground’, a doco available on Netflix that we definitely recommend sitting down to watch if you can! #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
What lovely words from one of our 2024 participants, Dusty. Our first face-to-face workshops for 2024 are coming up this month and we can’t wait to take everyone along for the journey! Repost credit @elsomgrazing _________ So, what does 2024 have in store? I am really excited to say that I have been selected to take part in the @lachlanhughesfoundation program for 2024. It is a program of personal development, regenerative agriculture, mentoring, connection, leadership, opportunity and so much more. If you are looking for a place to expand your thinking, challenge yourself and grow as a person, get involved. There is also a way you can get involved as a supporter or through donations. Head over to their website for more info lachlanhughesfoundation.org.au I am so grateful for the opportunity to take part in such an incredible organisation and family and I am so excited about the journey with an amazing group of people. Anyone who knows the Hughes family knows how welcoming and generous they are. I am also looking to create closer connections with farmers and friends, so if you would like to help me along this journey of self, farming, connection and growth, please feel free to get in touch. We are also continuing to help people shift to a more regenerative and natural approach to land, stock and farm management. If you need a hand or would like an outside perspective get in touch. We can look at whole of farm land management plans as well as set you up in a positive way on your regenerative journey. From all of my conversations, podcasts, field days, programs and learnings, it has been overwhelmingly clear, that collaboration and connection is needed and we must continue to work together. #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation
There is something strange happening to my dad’s tomatoes this season. Anyone else growing weird veggies? #veggies #growveggies #growyougoodthing #veggiegarden #notquiteright
The red clover is hanging in well despite limited rain in the last few months. It does not like having wet feet and there is a distinct line where the water sits that it doesn't grow in this section of the paddock. Red clover is just one of the species in the paddock, but it does hang on well, due to having deep roots that can find moisture deep underground. #cirponds #LifeOnTheLand #RedClover #AgHasYourBack #AusAg #AustralianAgriculture #AgHasYourBack #ag365 #FarmLife #LifeOnTheLand #NorthernTasmania #GrassFedBeef #GrowYouGoodThing #GrassFed
I've been loving summertime spinach, aka sweet potato leaves this summer 🙌 Not only are sweet potato leaves edible, but they are also packed with vitamin K with one cup of cooked leaves containing a whopping 58.2% of our daily needs plus a whole bunch of other vitamins and minerals. They taste mild and earthy and are not bitter like some other leafy greens and they can be used in so many different ways! I'm using them tonight in some satay yum yum 😋 Sweet potato thrives in our hot humid climate here in SE QLD and abundant enough that there's enough to share with the bugs 🐛 Have you been enjoying sweet potato leaves too? . . . . #sweetpotato #sweetpotatoleaves #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Current state of our seed starting for the autumn/winter season. Mostly brassicas in this lot, will be direct sowing others as soon as beds are cleared, the @tuigardenandhome spinach seeds are doing great in the planter next to the greenhouse. Have been very busy with work, school and after school activities lately so found that sowing and up-potting a couple of plants a day made things a lot easier than trying to do it all at once - bite sized chunks 😊 #seedlings #seedsowing #plantingseeds #uppotting #growyougoodthing #plantingvegetables #myprideofplace #growingfood #growyourown #startsomewhere #nzvegetablegarden #urbangardens #summersend #herecomesautumn #planningahead #nzgardens #ediblegarden #eatwellforless #selfsufficiency #newzealandliving #gettingthingsdone #fromasmallseed
Basil and dandelion for pizzas for din dins . . . . #basil #dandelion #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Forgot I planted some snake beans . . . . . . #snakebean #chopanddropgarden #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
The mornings are starting to get cooler but the hot humid weather isn't going anywhere too fast just yet. I am very much looking forward to the autumn changes and cooler months ahead. I plan to embrace every day and enjoy the weather as much as possible before it heats up again. Who else is looking forward to autumn? . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
The leaning tower of celtuce! Celtuce can be used in a few different ways, the leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and the stem with its light celery taste is used in Chinese cooking. I've deliberately let this one go without harvesting much off it as I want to collect its seeds because it has thrived in our hot wet summer, I defs want to be growing more of this in the garden! Have you tried celtuce before? . . . . . #celtuce #chopanddrop #chopanddropgarden #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Starting the big end of summer chop and drop in preparation for autumn/winter crops. Leaves, branches, old annuals, weeds that haven't gone to seed make perfect materials for chop and drop adding nutrients back into the soil and supports soil life. Sure it looks a little untidy but it saves you time turning mounds of compost or removing the leaves etc off the property. Your basically creating what happens naturally in nature and your garden will love you for it! . . . . . #chopanddrop #chopanddropgarden #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal #growitlocalawards2024 #sustainablegardening
Garlic order from @edenseedsau arrived today 🙌 the most delicious smelling parcel I have ever received haha! Going all out this season with bulk Glenlarge and giant Russian garlic, both varieties do exceptional well in SE QLD climate. Last year I couldn't get Glenlarge so I experimented with other varieties that were borderline ok for our climate but didn't get a good harvest as its too hot here and not a cool enough micro climate but hey that's what gardening is all about, experimenting and seeing what works and what doesn't work. Fingers and toes crossed for a good garlic season 🤞🤞🤞🤞 . . . .. #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal #garlic
Turmeric crops on track for autumn harvesting! I'm very excited about this seasons turmeric I have put a lot of energy into them, fingers crossed for some chonker rhizomes 🤞🤞 . . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal #turmeric
Happy Friday everyone!! . . . . . . #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
My garden is a sea of sweet potato leaves . . . . . . #sweetpotato #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
First 4 burgundy okra harvested! Going to make an okra, lentil and greens curry in the slow cooker for dinner. . . . . . #okra #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Out with the old and in with the new! Well not exactly... Part of the purpose of last week was to allow an opportunity for our 2023 participants to meet the 2024 participants and pass on any advice or words of wisdom they may have for the coming year, turns out the most common advice was "however cold you think it will be in the Dulacca shed in winter, it's colder!" ❄ But we're not done with the 2023 group just yet! They will now take on the important role of mentors to the incoming participants to provide support and guidance wherever they can. Thank you team 2023 for the past year, we can not wait to see what lies ahead for your regenerative journey! And welcome to the 2024 participants, it's already great to have you as part of the LHF team! #regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #learning #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #soilhealth #network #farmer #treeoflife #lachlanhughesfoundation
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 . . . . . . . . #papaya #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Some tortoise beetles getting bizzay in the garden, I only came across one of these last year. They like to eat leaves especially sweet potato leaves which my garden is full of! . . . . #tortoisebeetle .. #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #beneficialinsects #insects #gardeninsects
“Central Qld producers win Lachlan Hughes “tree of life” award + PICTURES” Thanks to @beefcentralofficial for this great write up! Head to the link in our ‘Media’ highlights tab to read the whole article. #Regenerativeagriculture #regenag #agriculture #agricultureaustralia #support #community #grass #growyougoodthing #pasturehealth #network #learning #soilhealth #farmer #lachlanhughesfoundation #treeoflife
Looks like I'm going to have to learn to like papaya . . . . . #papaya #abcmygarden #veggiegarden #gardening #organicgardening #urbangardening #permaculture #thehappygardeninglife #gardeningisfun #gardeningaustralia #homegardening #backyardgardening #epicgardening #growfoodnotlawns #thehappygardeninglife #sustainablegarden #suburbangardening #foodforest #veggiepatch #growyougoodthing #herbalwitch #harvest #gardenharvest #subtropicalgardening #growitlocal
Dirt update for those playing along at home...just over 2 weeks growth and we have lots of lil green shoots making their way through the mud. Watering morning and night seems to be paying off. Grow lil grass!!! It's kind of satisfying watching it grow, exhausting watering, frustrating seeing small patches of dirt, wondering how many seeds those pigeons and friends actually ate... #grass #grassseeds #growyougoodthing #landscape #watering #tankwater #ours #kdr #knockdownrebuild
Happy National Agriculture Day! This is a day to celebrate the abundance of opportunities the Australian agricultural industry provides. Today, we recognise the importance of the agricultural and related industries, and the people who work in them. #agdayau #growyougoodthing