My Gardening Journey

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As an expert gardener and plant enthusiast, I always look forward to the August newsletter in general, where I gather expert advice to guide my gardening efforts during this transitional month in Australia. While I’m a professional horticulturist, my hands-on experiences have taught me a thing or two about what works and […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If there’s one vegetable that always brings a smile to my face, it’s sweet peas. There’s just something about harvesting a handful of these vibrant, fragrant little gems that makes me feel like a gardening pro. But let me tell you, it wasn’t always this way! My journey with growing sweet peas

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Growing your own vegetables is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and today, I want to share my years of experience with starting a beetroot patch in my garden. If you’re new to growing vegetables, or if you’ve been at it for a while, there’s always something to learn—especially

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Starting seeds for your garden can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of gardening. Over the years, I’ve tried many methods for starting seeds, but one tool has truly made a difference in my gardening journey: the mini greenhouse. If you’re serious about growing healthy, strong plants from seed, let me

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As a gardener, there are few things more satisfying than growing your own vegetables—especially when they taste as amazing as sweet dumpling squash. Over the years, I’ve come to love cooking with this squash. Not only is it delicious, but its unique shape and sweet, nutty flavor make it perfect for stuffing

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello, fellow gardeners! I’m excited to share my expert gardening advice for September in Australia. Spring is in the air, and my garden is practically buzzing with new growth, colors, and the promise of a bountiful season. As the weather warms up, there’s so much to do, but the tasks feel more

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As a passionate gardener, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years is that good soil is the foundation for healthy plants. But it’s not just about using the right type of soil—it’s also about ensuring that your soil temperature is perfect for seed germination. That’s where a soil thermometer

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! As a passionate gardener, I’m always on the lookout for unique, flavorful additions to my vegetable patch. A few years ago, I decided to take on the challenge of growing witloof (also known as Belgian endive) from seed, and let me tell you—it’s been quite the journey. Growing witloof has definitely tested

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever had the experience of planting a garden, you know that timing can make or break your crop. I’ll admit, in the early days of my gardening journey, I didn’t give much thought to something as simple as days to maturity—but let me tell you, learning to use days to

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re new to gardening or just looking to expand your vegetable patch, growing zucchini is one of the most rewarding experiences. I can tell you from years of trial and error that zucchini is a garden superstar—it grows quickly, produces a ton of fruit, and is so versatile in the kitchen.