Tash n Tods Place on Gardening Australia

Terra Perma Design Educators Tash and Tod recently featured on Gardening Australia with Costa making time in his trip to WA to ...

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👩‍🌾 Todd and Tash transformed their garden from a sandy wasteland to a lush and productive paradise.

🌿 They use various solutions like raised beds, wicking beds, and canopy layers to maximize their use of sunlight and create a microclimate.

💧 Their pond serves as both a water storage and a habitat for frogs and aquatic plants.

🌱 They have a diverse range of plants in their garden, including guavas, figs, avocados, tamarillos, and bamboo.

🔪 Todd and Tash prioritize soil health and regularly chop down plants to feed the soil microbes and ensure ongoing nutrient cycling.

🌳 They believe that learning about plants and their beneficial associations is an ongoing journey that enriches their garden.

🥗 Their garden is more than just food—it nourishes them and serves as their health insurance.

🌱 Todd and Tash transformed their garden from couch grass and sand to a lush and productive paradise focused on growing healthy food.

🌱 They used different solutions like raised beds and wicking beds to maximize water conservation and create a canopy that reduces exposure to the sun and wind.

🌱 They strategically placed a big tree and created a microclimate with high humidity to hold moisture closer to the ground.

🌱 The pond in their garden serves as water storage, a frog habitat, and a home to several vigorous greens.

🌱 Todd and Tash have successfully grown a variety of fruits, including guavas, figs, avocados, tamarillos, and bamboo.

🌱 They utilize the garden's productivity by regularly chopping down plants and returning them to the soil for ongoing nutrient cycling.

🌱 Todd and Tash believe that learning about plants and their beneficial associations is a continuous journey that enriches their garden and nourishes their health.

Timestamped Summary

00:02 Todd and Tash bought a house in 2007 with a mostly grass and sand garden.

01:11 Todd is a professional horticulturalist and Tash is a passionate gardener.

01:24 They built raised beds to grow their own healthy food.

02:08 They created a canopy to reduce sun exposure and cut the wind.

02:23 They have a fig tree that serves as a radiant heat supply.

03:08 They have a pond that is used for water storage and as a habitat for frogs.

03:31 They have a variety of fruit trees and plants.

03:46 They grow taro and other greens in the pond.

04:09 Todd and Tash focus on maintaining healthy soil and returning plant material for nutrient cycling.

05:06 They believe that learning about plants and their associations is a journey that can't be turned back.

05:14 Their garden nourishes them and serves as their health insurance.

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Q&A

What was the condition of Todd and Tash's garden when they first bought the house?

It was mostly couch grass and sand.

What kind of beds did Todd and Tash use in their garden?

They used wicking beds for water conservation.

What do Todd and Tash do with their highly productive plants multiple times a year?

They chop them down and return them to the soil for ongoing nutrient cycling.

What benefits do Todd and Tash's garden provide for them?

Their garden nourishes them and serves as their health insurance.

What is Sophie doing in her orchard?

She is doing some pruning.

When did Todd and Tash buy their house?

They bought their house in 2007.

What was the condition of the garden when Todd and Tash bought the house?

The garden was mostly couch grass and sand.

What planting method did Todd and Tash use for water conservation?

They used wicking beds for water conservation.

What is the purpose of the pond in Todd and Tash's garden?

The pond serves as water storage and a habitat for frogs.

How do Todd and Tash maintain the soil in their garden?

They chop down their highly productive plants several times a year and return them to the soil for nutrient cycling.

What does Todd and Tash's garden provide for them?