Life hacks facts

Tips, tricks and remedies that will change how you go about eve day tasks, for the beŒer.

e chopstick hack

Microgreens to grow

Natural weed killer

is mix works well on weeds in concrete cracks or mulched beds. 3.7 litres white vinegar 1 cup salt 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap Combine the ingredients in a spray boŒle or long-handled sprayer. Spray on weeds when it’s sunniest out.

Green Living: A Comprehensive Guide to a Happy and Sustainable Life by Green Matters

Plants by the door

Marie Kondo was right about most clutter, but with such simple joy to be had, pots by the door has to be the place to break rules. They will greet you when you get home and call you to de-stress and potter in a spare five minutes.

Start a reclaimed pot collection with any type of container that will hold water but drain gradually. Find an old, galvanised steel washtub or even a bucket online and drill holes in the bottom… in fact, any container can be adapted, from an old gumboot to a washing machine drum; this is a spot to get creative and have fun. Sustainable Garden by Marian Boswall

The humble chopstick can actually help you decipher when your plant needs watering. Insert a chopstick into the soil – if it comes out with bits of soil attached to it, it is feeling hydrated. If it comes out bare, it’s time to water! It’s similar to inserting a knife into a cake when you’re trying to figure out if it’s finished baking.

The Unkillables by Jo Lambell

A garden activity kids will love

Grow a pizza garden filled with delicious toppings such as cher tomatoes, basil and spring onions. …en have fun harvesting these fresh ingredients for delicious homemade pizza.

Yates Garden Guide

Be where you are

When you start caring about the little things that you do each day (using up wilted veggies in the bottom of the fridge, remembering your reusable co ee cup, picking up rubbish, divesting your money), you realise that the big life changes are just a few steps on from where you are now. It’s a matter of building momentum, learning from your community, living authentically and moving forward with hopeful action. Practising Simplicity by Jodi Wilson

Almost all vegetables and herbs can be grown and eaten as microgreens, even cucumbers, borage and lettuce. Despite the endless possibilities, some varieties are better to grow than others. These are the tastier, cheaper and quicker-growing varieties that lend themselves to high-seeding density and o er high yields per tray in return. The most prolific microgreens to grow are radish, sunflowers and peas.

The Abundant Garden by

Niva & Yotam Kay