The My Veggie Patch Garden Journal

Growing guides, seasonal advice, and kitchen garden knowledge for Australian home gardeners.

Getting Started

Why your vegetable garden failed (and how to fix it this season)

Eight honest reasons home vegetable gardens fail in Australia - wrong timing, poor soil, bad watering, pests, spacing, no rotation, no plan, wrong varieties - and how to fix each.

8 min read · 10 June 2026

Seasonal Guides

How to grow vegetables year-round in Melbourne's temperate climate

A full season-by-season guide to growing vegetables in Melbourne - what to plant each month, frost dates, microclimate tips, and how to keep the bed productive all year.

9 min read · 7 June 2026

Plant Guides

Companion planting in Australian gardens: what grows well together

A practical guide to companion planting in Australian vegetable gardens - ten proven pairings, what to keep apart, and how it actually works.

8 min read · 5 June 2026

Getting Started

The beginner's guide to starting a kitchen garden in a small backyard

How to start a productive kitchen garden in a small Australian backyard - what to plant first, how big to make the bed, what to skip, and what it really costs.

9 min read · 3 June 2026

Plant Guides

When to plant tomatoes in Australia - by climate zone

A clear, climate-by-climate guide to planting tomatoes in Australia. Includes soil temperature targets, timing windows, recommended varieties and common mistakes.

8 min read · 1 June 2026