A Greener Patch, Traditional Garden Care

04/06/2026

Less can be more! Select plants carefully and use the same plant in 3's, 5 or 7 uneven repetitive numbers

16/03/2026

Gardening - or growing your own - fit so well into the yoga philosophy, as it nurtures the senses and allows the mind to focus on something other than your day-to-day chores. You don't have to have a big garden to get into it; small batches can be rewarding just the same

Yoga is often seen as the poses we practice on the mat — stretching, balancing and building strength. But the physical practice is only one part of a much deeper philosophy.
In traditional yoga, there are 8 limbs that offer a guide for living with greater awareness, balance and purpose. The postures are just one piece of a much bigger picture that also includes how we relate to others, how we care for ourselves, how we breathe, focus and find stillness.
Over the next few posts, we’ll explore each of the 8 limbs of yoga and how they can support life both on and off the mat. 🧘‍♀️✨

If you want to experience yoga beyond the poses, join us on the mat this week! www.shalaofyoga.com

10/03/2026

A common timber backyard fence does not have to look ugly!

09/03/2026

What is your favourite herb?

🌱 Coming Soon: Flow & Grow Workshop! 🧘‍♀️
We’re collaborating with A Greener Patch, Traditional Garden Care to bring you an experience that nurtures your body, skills and community.
✨ Stay tuned – spots opening soon!

09/03/2026

Home-grown is best

09/03/2026

March is the time to start your winter crop. Plant now and enjoy the fruit of your labour soon. It's not that difficult and can be done either in pots or ground.

14/06/2021

Is your garden getting a little dated? Time to roll up those gardening sleeves and start planting!

09/10/2020

Some plants don't need a lot of watering once established and can cope with shade.

09/10/2020

Spring time and once again rain is in short supply. Water your garden deeply rather than sprinkling the soil - do you know how much water is dispersed from the hose? As a rule of thumb: a developed rose bush will need a bucket of water 2x a week! How long does your garden hose with nozzle attached take to fill the bucket? Measuring the time required will determine how long you need to stand at the spot when hand-held watering a plant.

20/09/2020

Add colour to the garden using dianthus, nasturtium, daisies, alyssum, lobelia, French lavender, rosemary (don't forget there are trailing varieties!), petunias dwarf roses, pansies and many more. Dead-heading is important to keep plants from seeding and prolonging flowering time. Regularly feed with a liquid fertiliser, such as Charlie Carp or Powerfeed. A thin covering of mulch will retain moisture but allow the few drops of rain we get to pe*****te into the soil. Always feed before mulching a garden bed!