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Urban Quail Keeping

Would you like fresh, golden-yoked eggs and feathered company in your tiny urban backyard or courtyard? Most people have only ever used chicken eggs in the kitchen, but many other birds have been domesticated for egg production. Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) are a fantastic alternative in urban areas where space and noise constraints preclude a backyard chicken flock.
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Session Notes: Perfect Pollinators

Want to build a bee hotel this weekend and encourage some native bees into your garden? Bee hotels or nesting boxes provide individual artificial tunnels that entice female solitary native bees to lay their eggs. These bees will source food from your garden and thank you by pollinating your vegetables, fruits and flowers in return.
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Bokashi composting

Bokashi is a composting method that originated in Japan. It ferments food waste (to prevent it turning putrid) until it can be buried under soil or added to a compost bin to complete decomposition.
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How to make a DIY wicking pot

Wicking pots are a low maintenance way to create a garden which needs very little water and can easily be moved around your garden. In this video Horticulturist Craig Castree will show you how to construct and maintain your very own wicking pot so you can easily grow your produce.
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How to use greywater

Greywater is water from your washing machine, shower or kitchen and it’s great to use in your garden! In this My Smart Garden Video Horticulturist Scott Hitchins talks about how to safely collect and use greywater your garden. He’ll also show you his very own set up of greywater collection from his washing machine.
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How to mulch

There are many benefits of mulching, from retaining moisture in the garden, helping weed control to reducing winter plant injury, mulch is a gardeners best friend! In this My Smart Garden video Horticulturist Scott Hitchins shows you some different types of mulches and identifies all their wonderful benefits!
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How to water your veggies

Growing veggies love water however its important not to overdo the watering too! In this My Smart Garden video Horticulturist Kat Lavers provides some excellent watering tips to efficiently make use of your water while producing a good yield of veggies too. She’ll also cover how to avoid any fungal issues from overwatering.
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Beginners Guide to Growing Veggies

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Beginners Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables

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