Starting a veggie garden from scratch

Our Vegetable Garden: A Journey from Scratch to Flourish

Four years ago, armed with a dream and a plan, we began creating our vegetable garden from the ground up here in beautiful yet challenging Victoria, Australia. Starting with a weed covered patch of ground, Guy followed a simple step-by-step approach to establish a thriving garden, learning as he went and adapting to the unpredictable rhythm of the seasons.

The journey has been anything but straightforward. Victoria's weather, ranging from searing heat to biting frost, tests our resolve and our vegetable every year. The local kangaroos, ever resourceful and always hungry, quickly discovered our fresh vegetables, making themselves regular guests. Their enthusiasm for the crops and the vineyard, is a recurring theme we’ll revisit often.

What began as a simple plot has evolved over the years into a productive garden, shaped by trial, error, and resilience. Along the way, we’ve learned to navigate nature’s challenges and embrace its gifts, creating a space that feeds family and friends.

This blog is a celebration of that journey, a place to share the lessons we’ve learned, the mistakes we’ve made, and the joy of growing food from the earth. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we hope our story inspires you to dig in and create something of your own.