To read part 1, click here. There are many options to consider if you decide to transform the lawn on your nature strip into a garden. :Vegie garden Because a nature strip often has a sunny aspect and is well-drained, it can be a great spot for a productive and attractive vegetable garden. Whilst, there is a regulation by council that plants must be no higher than 50 cms, we still have plenty of low crops to grow. Examples are: *Kale *Tomato *Spinach *Silverbeet *Lettuce *Oni

Is your nature strip underutilised? Could you turn it into a vegetable garden? Is it worth the effort to look after? Let's discover more ways to use our nature strips and take advantage of the beautiful diversity of nature! A nature strip is council owned and controlled land between a constructed road and a parcel of private property. It is maintained by the residents, except street trees which are generally managed by the council. Can you create a garden on your nature strip

We were invited to go to Deborah's property in Lovely Banks near Geelong to learn how to make a hot compost pile which we will be able to use later on our nature strips and gardens. It is a very simple process and the resulting compost has exceptional qualities. It has high levels of hummus and therefore can hold nutrients and water allowing for better plant growth. Some call it "black gold" It really is a fantastic soil amendment as it increases microbial activity and soil f