Growing Resources

Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind Our Zinnia Breeding – Part II: Learning to Breed Zinnias

Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind ...

Breeding beautiful flowers takes far more than crossing two plants. Discover how failed bee experiments, flies, ruthless selection and years of patient trialling brought our first three Transition Farm-bred zinnias...

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Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind ...

Breeding beautiful flowers takes far more than crossing two plants. Discover how failed bee experiments, flies, ruthless selection and years of patient trialling brought our first three Transition Farm-bred zinnias...

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Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind Our Zinnia Breeding – Part I: The Beginning

Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind ...

Five soft-coloured flowers hiding amongst hundreds of bright cactus zinnias changed the direction of our farm. This is the story of how a chance discovery became the beginning of Transition...

Transition Farm Field Notes - The Story Behind ...

Five soft-coloured flowers hiding amongst hundreds of bright cactus zinnias changed the direction of our farm. This is the story of how a chance discovery became the beginning of Transition...

Butter Lettuce - The Belles of The Spring Ball

Butter Lettuce - The Belles of The Spring Ball

Butter lettuce season has arrived! Discover why these silky, buttery heirloom lettuces are the stars of spring and find the perfect varieties to grow at home.

Butter Lettuce - The Belles of The Spring Ball

Butter lettuce season has arrived! Discover why these silky, buttery heirloom lettuces are the stars of spring and find the perfect varieties to grow at home.

Sowing in September

Sowing in September

The bees know it!  The birds know it!  Spring has arrived on Transition Farm. September is one of the busiest months of our growing year. If you're gardening in a...

Sowing in September

The bees know it!  The birds know it!  Spring has arrived on Transition Farm. September is one of the busiest months of our growing year. If you're gardening in a...

Sowing and Transplanting in August

Sowing and Transplanting in August

Late July and August mark the beginning of the new growing season in our cool temperate location. The garden has begun to wake.  Many cool-season crops thrive in these conditions....

Sowing and Transplanting in August

Late July and August mark the beginning of the new growing season in our cool temperate location. The garden has begun to wake.  Many cool-season crops thrive in these conditions....

Climate Regions of Australia - Seed Sowing Guide

Climate Regions of Australia - Seed Sowing Guide

Download our free Australian Climate Regions Seed Sowing Guide with recommended sowing times based on practical growing experience and local grower knowledge.

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Climate Regions of Australia - Seed Sowing Guide

Download our free Australian Climate Regions Seed Sowing Guide with recommended sowing times based on practical growing experience and local grower knowledge.

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