Spring in a north facing city backyard can be filled with vibrant colours if there is fertility in the soil. Take a look at these pictures of a thriving inner city landscape.

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bearding or swarming?

Are my bees swarming or bearding?

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growing kikuyu

Grass seed and chicken manure combined can have a huge impact on depleted soil. Take a look at the results.

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clucker tucker

To cut back on grain, I planted a chook-friendly green mix and comfrey—high in protein and great for soil and compost. Even the bees love it. Had to outsmart some topknot pigeons with a trick from Bali rice fields!

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worm bin reboot

After months of neglect, I gave my worm bin some love - removing what didn’t belong, adding soaked newspaper for bedding, and harvesting rich castings from the bottom tray for the garden.

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honey harvest

Bees started bearding, so I harvested a full honey box (and got stung on the eyelid!). Hive’s strong, beetles minimal, and their shady spot under the fig tree is perfect.