Posts by Mark

HomeGrow: A Food Gardening App to Help You Grow More at Home
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HomeGrow: A Food Gardening App to Help You Grow More at Home

Growing your own food is one of the most practical and rewarding skills you can build. Whether you h...

Offshore Fishing Caloundra Before the Snapper Closure: Searching for a Feed
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Offshore Fishing Caloundra Before the Snapper Closure: Searching for a Feed

There is something about fishing immediately before a seasonal closure that adds a little extra pres...

5 Expensive Crops You Can Grow Easily at Home
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5 Expensive Crops You Can Grow Easily at Home

Food prices are getting ridiculous. Every time we go to the supermarket, it seems like something els...

From $600 Power Bills to Self-Sufficient Power — My Mega Solar & Battery System
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From $600 Power Bills to Self-Sufficient Power — My Mega Solar & Battery System

I installed a 62-panel solar system with a 50kWh battery to cut $600 monthly electricity bills. Here...

How to Grow Watermelon
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How to Grow Watermelon

Being 92% water, there’s no prizes for guessing how watermelon got its name! It will also come as ...

How to Grow Zucchini
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How to Grow Zucchini

First grown in Italy, zucca is the Italian word for squash which lead to the name zucchini. Some of ...

How to Grow Tomatoes
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How to Grow Tomatoes

You can’t go past the humble tomato as a beginner’s favourite when it comes to gardening. These ...

How to Grow Sweet Corn
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How to Grow Sweet Corn

Who doesn’t love a cob of fresh sweetcorn? It’s a staple on many family tables and with a high f...

How to Grow Spring Onions
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How to Grow Spring Onions

Spring onions, scallions, bunching onions, Welsh onions, or green onions – no matter what you call...