Recent articles by Jian Liu
Building your own raised beds
There are many ways we can save money within our gardens, here Jian Liu shares her tips for making your own raised beds using locally sourced ‘waste’ products.
Managing your greenhouse microclimate
Adding a greenhouse to your garden can take your food growing to another level, writes Jian Liu.
7 uses for nasturtiums in your garden and kitchen
Nasturtiums are one of the easiest multi-function plants you can grow, writes Jian Liu – a bright addition to any space.
Fermenting cabbage
Cabbages are wonderful raw or cooked, but they really come into their own when fermented and preserved, Jian Liu writes.
What is a food forest?
A permaculture concept, a food forest promises a self-sustaining system that produces an abundance of food if designed well. Here's why Jian Liu created one in her Melbourne backyard.
Top 5 tips for gardening success in a small space
Small gardens can be incredibly productive and Jian Liu has 5 tips to help you get more out of your limited space.
Backyard gardening success in Melbourne
Learn how a concrete backyard in urban Melbourne was turned into a wonderful food forest, filled with fresh produce.
Grow your own luffa
A multitasking veg you can eat and turn into a sponge? Growing luffas will give you both!
Smart composting
Jian Liu has discovered a few tricks for harnessing all the benefits of compost, with minimal effort.
Pepino: a year-round rockmelon
Pepinos are not very fussy plants, they even flourish in our poor sandy soil, and produce well in a mostly shaded part of our garden.
Choosing a chook house
Life is much richer in this Melbourne household with a few chooks added to the mix – here's some tips to help make a home for chickens so everyone is happy.