Grow your own Incredible Edibles - Sustainable Gardening Australia Footprint Flicks

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🌍 The average shopping basket travels an astonishing 21,000 kilometers from origin to your house.

🌱 Buying local is a great way to reduce your food miles.

🌿 Veggies and most herbs can be successfully grown in pots, making it accessible for those with limited space.

☀️ Veggies, herbs, and fruit trees thrive in sunlight and need 4 to 6 hours of sun per day.

🌧️ On hot or windy days, you can protect your plants with shade cloth to prevent windburn and moisture loss.

🌳 The location will determine what you can grow, with most veggies and herbs being robust and adaptable in various places.

🍎 Cooler climates are suitable for growing fruits like apples, raspberries, citrus, peaches, and pears.

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00:11 The average shopping basket of around 25 items travels 21,000 kilometers from its point of origin to your house, equivalent to driving around Australia or 4257 cars driving for an entire year.

02:25 Most veggies, herbs, and fruit trees love the sun and need about 4-6 hours of sun per day.

02:57 Before planting, test your soil's pH with a testing kit to determine if it's too acidic or alkaline. Adjust with appropriate soil conditioners.

03:19 Edibles can be grown from either seed or seedling. Seedlings are often tricky to find, while seeds offer a wider variety of options. Plant a few seeds at a time to extend your harvest.

05:11 Consider installing a rainwater tank for your veggies and use subsurface irrigation via a drip line to get the water to where it's needed.

06:12 Mulch your patch or pots to prevent water loss, cut down unwanted competition, and add nutrients to the soil.

06:14 Provide your plants with a gentle feed using organically based products like seaweed, fish, blood and bone, compost teas, or worm castings.

07:01 Increase biodiversity by planting annual flowers and fragrant herbs in the veggie patch to attract beneficial insects for natural pest control.

07:41 Growing your own fruit and veggies will taste better, be healthier, require less water, pesticides, and packaging, and reduce your food miles.

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Q&A

How can I reduce my food miles?

A great way to reduce your food miles is to buy local and plant your own fruit, herbs, and veggies in your own backyard.

What is the best location to plant veggies, herbs, and fruit trees?

Veggies, herbs, and fruit trees love the sun and need about 4 to 6 hours of sun a day. It's ideal to plant them in a spot on the northern or western side of your block.

What can I grow in my backyard?

Veggies and herbs can be grown successfully in pots, so even those with limited space can have a garden. Depending on your location, you can also grow fruit trees such as apples, raspberries, citrus, peaches, and pears.

When should I plant my veggies and herbs?

Cool season veggies are planted in autumn, while warm season vegetables are planted in spring. Plan one season ahead when deciding when to plant.

How should I plant my veggies and herbs?

Before planting, test the acidity or alkalinity of your soil with a pH testing kit. Consider whether to grow from seed or seedling, and group your plants based on their water needs. It is also important to provide proper irrigation, drainage, and mulching for your plants. Additionally, consider organic fertilizers and pest control methods to keep your garden healthy.