Homegrown

Home Grown is a journey back to the past where life was less complicated. Where we grew our own vegetables and herbs, had chickens in the backyard and our neighbours over the fence to have a yarn. Home Grown magazine's objective is to take the reader on a journey of healthy living and lifestyle, from the garden to the table. In every issue we try to nurture our readers’ knowledge of the fundamentals of creating, growing, making and providing greener and healthier options in all facets of their lives. Our aim is to do our bit to halt today’s throwaway mentality, and to encourage recycling and re-using, which ultimately reduces our wastage and lowers the cost of everyday living. Each issue we’ll bring you hints and tips for not only growing but also preserving your own produce and show you practical and easy ways to reduce your bills and move more towards a sustainable lifestyle. Regular articles include: profiling an organic grower or producer as well as a local community garden; power and water saving tips, seasonal fruit, vegies and herbs; preserving your produce; a local grower’s market; easy recipes from your seasonal produce; organic growing hints and tips; DIY from recycled articles.

Organic edible flowers • Meet the small organic flower industry that is colouring our world ethically.

Planning a smarter more sustainable home renovation?

Reducing Household Waste • A refresher on tips to reduce waste in your kitchen, bathroom and laundry

HEIRLOOM Vegetables For Summer

What can be planted and grown over the summer • The perfect time to plant seeds can vary according to the variety, cultivar, and location. There may be subtle differences even within the same region, so always read the seed supplier’s instructions. In general, the following can be planted over summer

Growing Fruit and Veg Beyond the Home • The City of Sydney is an impressive leader in community gardens, helping and encouraging local residents to grow and harvest their own produce.

Chicken Eggs • Everything you need or want to know

Why Choose Organic Eggs?

Summer Beating the Heat • For most of us, there’s a definite correlation between rising summer temperatures and rising electricity bills. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here’s a list of sensible ideas and guidelines from the Commonwealth of Australia’s Department of Industry to help you keep cool within your budget.

Summer Scents • The heady days of spring are full of scent and colour, and you can extend that soaring feeling well into summer if you choose your plants carefully.

Potted Plants

Eco-friendly Waterside Vacation Fun • Australia is spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing that next water-based holiday destination. But, what’s more, it is possible, convenient, and affordable to make eco-friendly water-based holiday choices.

Blueberries • Blueberry Vaccinium spp

Butter Tastes Better • Natural. Delicious. Nothing added. Butter is completely natural and has been in our diet for thousands of years.

Butter Sauces and Cooking Tips

Growing Herbs & Vegies for your Chickens

Certifed Organic People for Plants • People for Plants is a relatively new Australian certified organic skincare range that is already winning awards, from Beauty Heaven for Best Launch, to Men’s Health for its Face Scrub and Women’s Health for its Face Oil, which is amazing, as it was the first time that organic products had won these awards.

Pallets to … Bench Seat and Storage Box • This issue we bring you a step-by-step on how to build a handy bench and storage/planter box.

Composting • Compost - making and managing it. Problems and pitfalls.

Vegetable Juices

Recipes

Leonie’s Vegetable Smoothie

Versatile Herbs • Use herbs to fill gaps and...