Ahh yes the dead tomatoes in summer. lol I'm in Perth too and have noticed that the plants that are meant to do well in the summer don't thrive in the intense dry heat. I grow, tomatoes, flowers and vegies in the autumn and winter, because we get a lot of sun. Our winters are warmer than an English summer, lol, so I start planting the same things they do in their spring and it works. I saw that certain seeds were self sewing in Autumn, not summer.
Yeah in Perth too and the only plants that really seemed happy in the heat were my eggplants. I did have some success with Tommy Toe Tomatoes this year though, and early in the summer my San Marzano Tomatoes did okay for a little while as well. Most of the rest was just a sad mess of burnt and wilted leaves.
I buried all the burnt dead tomatoes. Trying to turn my gardens into all self seeding and let them do their own thing 😅 interested to see how my self sown brassicas go
You are lucky you aren't up here in Geraldton, last Tuesday we had 49.6. All my capsicums and tomatoes were burnt to the ground.😫 By the way, I picked another pineapple a couple of gays ago.😊
Wow that is harsh weather. Do you grow under 50 % shade cloth in summer? Not that tomatoes and capsicums can fruit in those temps! At least you could enjoy a slice of home grown pineapple😊
I was wondering how you were going in the Perth heat. Apart from losing your tomatoes, pumpkins and zucchini ☹️the rest of your plants look like they coped really well (no doubt that required some work on your part). We have not had any heatwaves in Adelaide this year but seeing how your garden has coped is very encouraging for the future. I am planning a row of citrus and based on your lemonade I think I will add one of those. I enjoyed your commentary -keeping it real. Thanks Holly.
Your garden is looking really good! I’ve also been collecting trees to plant when I can… hoping for more shade for future summers (I’m also in Perth) 🥵
Ah I feel your pain! Things to plant and having to wait for the heat of summer to pass. I’m planting my food forest this autumn, after using summer to do all my research. And get my deer fence done. So I’ve got 3 beautiful pecan trees to plant, some acacia for chop and drop, some pigeon pea for same reason, a pomegranate that I rescued, a sweet lime and some bush lemons I grew from seed, a loquat, and a beautiful Illawarra Flame Tree just because it’s a stunning tree 💚♥️🩷
You have inspired me so much to use the small space I have and I can see my garden changing and taking shape with fruit trees and vege beds, thankyou for all your videos I've learnt so much ❤️ hugs from NZ 🇳🇿 😊
I wonder if the "backwards" grow habit is because they're Northern Hemisphere species in the Southern Hemisphere where everything is "flipped" from their native growing regions. Probably not, but you never know when you're near the land of Oz. Cheers from FL, USA, where Spring is just now Springing.
@@SustainableHolly Good call. I bet they'll readjust after a year, or two, and the seeds will be better adapted to your climate too. Cheers from FL, USA! (Say "Hello" to the Hobbits for me!)
Yep I’m in Perth and this scorching summer has killed my tomatoes one by one. I pulled all the corpses out on 29 Feb! I had a lot of success this summer with heritage butternut and delicata squash. My avocado trees suffered for a while till I shaded them and now they are bouncing back. Pumpkin seems to be growing well now 🤪. Can you show us how to graft?
I wondered why you hadn't been posting much. 40plus days will do it for sure! 😊 Even here in Melbourne, I've had a lot of sunburnt tomatoes this year. Your garden is looking fantastic considering the recent heat. Cheers!
Perth climate what can you say a typical desert hot dry windy no rain for 2 to 3 months. Love watching your channel especially as I am in Perth. I have a poly culture garden always looks a bit random to me but have great fun trying to get things to grow and produce. I have been growing Kratky to try and control my vegetable growing and have had good success.
I admire your work, amazing and inspiring thank you ❤You make it look easy but I know you have hubby support in there too! Always an inspiration cheers
@@SustainableHolly ❤ I have awful, compacted clay soils in my yard, digging holes is a trauma...and the auger made all the difference in the enjoyability of building my garden. We put so much time into growing food that nurtures and nourishes us and that is a labor of love :-) But the holes we grow them in are a labor that's avoidable * warm hugs *
I’m slightly envious that you can grow mangoes! I’m gardening in cold and wet Wales, so not much chance here! I do have some citrus that I overwinter in the greenhouse though. Good luck with all the exciting fruit trees!
Heya Holly, love watching the garden. I noticed your grape has multiple branches. An old bloke once told me that I need to ensure a single trunk for grapes. I ignored him but have since found that man is it true. All my grapes with one stem climb to the roof tops while my multi-stem ones make little bushes to my knees. Keep making great content!
Thank you! Yep I'm going to just leave one but I'm letting them grow to see which one grows the fastest. So far they have not done much with this hot weather!
I have been learning about Land Race seeds. I bought Land Race kake and kale/collard tree starts and seeds which cross polinate with other Brassicas to create a race of Brassicas that acclimate to your own climate or micro climate. Here is hir dry California, cherry tomatoes l, especially Heirloom Sungold grow best. They even self seed. They also cross pollinate to create a Land Race. Keeping the seeds and seeding them year after year, thwy will acclimate.
Hey Holly! That was the first time I have heard the term hardening off in warmer climes like ours but it does make sense. As hot as it is, I am glad you are putting so much effort into digging the holes, I once heard a phrase "Do not put a $50 plant into a $2 hole". I thought...Why is she wearing black in the heat?, then I thought you might be an All Black supporter. Stay cool! Cheers!
The mango trees we have here in Florida are really huge. Do you prune them down to keep them a manageable size or are there maybe varieties that don't get so big?
There are a few that don't grow as fast or as big. The Thai Mango is semi-dwarf and the Palmer is dwarf but still can be big I will keep them well pruned! I'm also making them branch off at a low height.
Cuaca sekarang memang sedang tidak baik, dikala musim hujan tapi panas kian menyengat lalu tiba-tiba hujan membuat tanaman kami pun terlihat stress dan kurang maksimal 😔
"We are limited on space, and we want more fruit trees, so... we don't follow rules." 😂 This is the most relatable thing I've ever heard.
Ahh yes the dead tomatoes in summer. lol I'm in Perth too and have noticed that the plants that are meant to do well in the summer don't thrive in the intense dry heat. I grow, tomatoes, flowers and vegies in the autumn and winter, because we get a lot of sun. Our winters are warmer than an English summer, lol, so I start planting the same things they do in their spring and it works. I saw that certain seeds were self sewing in Autumn, not summer.
Yeah in Perth too and the only plants that really seemed happy in the heat were my eggplants. I did have some success with Tommy Toe Tomatoes this year though, and early in the summer my San Marzano Tomatoes did okay for a little while as well. Most of the rest was just a sad mess of burnt and wilted leaves.
I buried all the burnt dead tomatoes. Trying to turn my gardens into all self seeding and let them do their own thing 😅 interested to see how my self sown brassicas go
Love the red band high light 😸
Just found your channel... absolutely awesome.. instantly subscribed.. so much info and ideas 😊
You are lucky to have big grounds at your front and back gardens in Australia .😊
You are lucky you aren't up here in Geraldton, last Tuesday we had 49.6. All my capsicums and tomatoes were burnt to the ground.😫 By the way, I picked another pineapple a couple of gays ago.😊
Wow that is harsh weather. Do you grow under 50 % shade cloth in summer? Not that tomatoes and capsicums can fruit in those temps! At least you could enjoy a slice of home grown pineapple😊
Would you believe we had a savage thunder storm last night. I am nearly 80, and I have never heard thunder so loud.
Oh my, one extreme to another. I hope your garden is okay and that your plants got a bit of a drink, and no lightning fires in your region.
Yay for the pineapple! I'm still waiting for signs on mine 🙃
Funny part about it, I don't like pineapple. I gave that one to my daughter's mother-in-law. Gotta keep the old girl happy.😁
The hose! 🙆 Always has to happen while you're filming. Made me giggle though 😂
I know at least it wasn't my face this time because I've done that a few times haha
Where are you holly ?miss your gardening .
‘We don’t follow rules’ Haha. Love that.
Always wing'n it 🤣
I can sooo relate to accidentally squirting myself with the hose when gardening! Definitely not ideal! 😂💚
It's worse when you accidentally get smth in your eyes..
Love fruit trees! Great additions
Same! I want them all haha
Looks fantastic 😊😊😊
Thank you!
I was wondering how you were going in the Perth heat. Apart from losing your tomatoes, pumpkins and zucchini ☹️the rest of your plants look like they coped really well (no doubt that required some work on your part). We have not had any heatwaves in Adelaide this year but seeing how your garden has coped is very encouraging for the future. I am planning a row of citrus and based on your lemonade I think I will add one of those. I enjoyed your commentary -keeping it real. Thanks Holly.
I've leaned into more hardy drought tolerant options to help get things established and that seems to be working 🌳🌿
Your garden is looking really good! I’ve also been collecting trees to plant when I can… hoping for more shade for future summers (I’m also in Perth) 🥵
I think summers are only going to get hotter! So lots of deciduous fruit trees are the go!
Ah I feel your pain! Things to plant and having to wait for the heat of summer to pass. I’m planting my food forest this autumn, after using summer to do all my research. And get my deer fence done. So I’ve got 3 beautiful pecan trees to plant, some acacia for chop and drop, some pigeon pea for same reason, a pomegranate that I rescued, a sweet lime and some bush lemons I grew from seed, a loquat, and a beautiful Illawarra Flame Tree just because it’s a stunning tree 💚♥️🩷
This summer was relentless 🥵 Autumn is my time to thrive! Lots of gardening to get started on! My Pigeon peas have just started taking off
You have inspired me so much to use the small space I have and I can see my garden changing and taking shape with fruit trees and vege beds, thankyou for all your videos I've learnt so much ❤️ hugs from NZ 🇳🇿 😊
Your garden looks great considering the heat in Perth.so many fruit yummm bet your neighbours are happy
Thank you soooo ready for the new season!
I wonder if the "backwards" grow habit is because they're Northern Hemisphere species in the Southern Hemisphere where everything is "flipped" from their native growing regions. Probably not, but you never know when you're near the land of Oz. Cheers from FL, USA, where Spring is just now Springing.
I'm doing a lot more selfseeding to let them decide when to grow haha 😄
@@SustainableHolly Good call. I bet they'll readjust after a year, or two, and the seeds will be better adapted to your climate too. Cheers from FL, USA! (Say "Hello" to the Hobbits for me!)
Yep I’m in Perth and this scorching summer has killed my tomatoes one by one. I pulled all the corpses out on 29 Feb! I had a lot of success this summer with heritage butternut and delicata squash. My avocado trees suffered for a while till I shaded them and now they are bouncing back. Pumpkin seems to be growing well now 🤪. Can you show us how to graft?
I've got another pomegranate cutting to graft so will definitely do a video on that!
I wondered why you hadn't been posting much. 40plus days will do it for sure! 😊
Even here in Melbourne, I've had a lot of sunburnt tomatoes this year.
Your garden is looking fantastic considering the recent heat. Cheers!
Relentless!! Autumn is my season! Excited to be back in the garden
Perth climate what can you say a typical desert hot dry windy no rain for 2 to 3 months. Love watching your channel especially as I am in Perth. I have a poly culture garden always looks a bit random to me but have great fun trying to get things to grow and produce. I have been growing Kratky to try and control my vegetable growing and have had good success.
Hopefully next year I will have more mature shade trees 🌳 that's the aim!!
Hi from Hamilton Hill! I haven’t been in the garden for months either! Can’t wait for the temperatures to drop a bit so I can get back out 😅
What a summer 🥵 so happy to be out the other side haha
Thanks Holy, awesome video and we all must fight with our hose sometimes!
😅😅😅
I admire your work, amazing and inspiring thank you ❤You make it look easy but I know you have hubby support in there too! Always an inspiration cheers
Plenty of practice and leaning into what works well always a work in progress 🌿🌳🌿
This summer did really sux. Trees looking great. Nice to have another instalment from you. 👍🙏👏🌱
Sooooo happy to be out the other side haha 😅
Yes new trees 🌳 🤗 I got some new ones as well.
Love your enthusiasm !! Thanks for your videos 🍅😊
Thank you for supporting 🌿💚
Do yourself a favor and buy an auger to make digging holes for trees MUCH easier as your garden progresses.
I actually have a small one I will try that next time gotta be better than nothing haha
@@SustainableHolly ❤ I have awful, compacted clay soils in my yard, digging holes is a trauma...and the auger made all the difference in the enjoyability of building my garden. We put so much time into growing food that nurtures and nourishes us and that is a labor of love :-) But the holes we grow them in are a labor that's avoidable * warm hugs *
I’m slightly envious that you can grow mangoes! I’m gardening in cold and wet Wales, so not much chance here! I do have some citrus that I overwinter in the greenhouse though. Good luck with all the exciting fruit trees!
Heya Holly, love watching the garden. I noticed your grape has multiple branches. An old bloke once told me that I need to ensure a single trunk for grapes. I ignored him but have since found that man is it true. All my grapes with one stem climb to the roof tops while my multi-stem ones make little bushes to my knees.
Keep making great content!
Thank you! Yep I'm going to just leave one but I'm letting them grow to see which one grows the fastest. So far they have not done much with this hot weather!
I have been learning about Land Race seeds. I bought Land Race kake and kale/collard tree starts and seeds which cross polinate with other Brassicas to create a race of Brassicas that acclimate to your own climate or micro climate.
Here is hir dry California, cherry tomatoes l, especially Heirloom Sungold grow best. They even self seed. They also cross pollinate to create a Land Race. Keeping the seeds and seeding them year after year, thwy will acclimate.
Hey Holly! That was the first time I have heard the term hardening off in warmer climes like ours but it does make sense. As hot as it is, I am glad you are putting so much effort into digging the holes, I once heard a phrase "Do not put a $50 plant into a $2 hole". I thought...Why is she wearing black in the heat?, then I thought you might be an All Black supporter. Stay cool! Cheers!
Glad to hear you don't follow rules either 😁 Same here with tomatoes and zucchini, I may get a few small pumpkins 🤞
My vines still alive so hopefully there's still time 😊
I wish I lived in a warm climate😞 The only things we can grow in zone 6a are apples and peaches
There is a variety fig that is cold hardy
@Ni-dk7niI know, I was joking. I just wish we could grow stuff like citrus and feijoa outside year round.☺️☺️
The mango trees we have here in Florida are really huge. Do you prune them down to keep them a manageable size or are there maybe varieties that don't get so big?
There are a few that don't grow as fast or as big. The Thai Mango is semi-dwarf and the Palmer is dwarf but still can be big I will keep them well pruned! I'm also making them branch off at a low height.
@@SustainableHolly thanks! I'll look into these!
Go team brassica! 😂
Hopefully they make it through! Definitely want to save seeds if they do because they are obviously well adjusted to heat!
Cuaca sekarang memang sedang tidak baik, dikala musim hujan tapi panas kian menyengat lalu tiba-tiba hujan membuat tanaman kami pun terlihat stress dan kurang maksimal 😔
There are so many things you grow that wont grow here in Oklahoma. What are a few things you CAN'T grow there, but wish you could?