Story: Save Money and Grow Your Own Edibles at Home
Episode: 3
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 29th September

Trevor shows us just how easy it is to grow your own edibles at home, saving money.

• Founded by the Waldeck family, Waldecks Garden Centre in Stirling WA, has been a trusted name in gardening for generations, known for its commitment to quality and community.
• The garden centre offers a wide range of plants, including edible herbs, ornamental plants, and landscaping solutions, catering to both amateur and experienced gardeners.
• Waldecks prides itself on providing high-quality plants and gardening products, ensuring that every plant and product meets high standards.
• As a family-owned business, Waldecks is deeply committed to supporting the local community and fostering a love for gardening among its customers.
• Waldecks’ mission is to inspire and support gardeners by offering top-quality plants, products, and expert advice, helping to create beautiful, thriving gardens in Western Australia.
• Trevor’s tips for growing edibles at home:
• Opt for sealed, lightweight pots to ensure they are practical for indoor use and help retain moisture.
• Obtain a premium quality potting mix that’s rich in organics and nutrients and includes a wetting agent.
• Fill the pots about ¾ full of the potting mix. Ensure the mix is evenly distributed and packed gently.
• Feed your herbs with a balanced, liquid fertiliser every few weeks to support healthy growth.
• For Mint: Harvest as needed but avoid cutting more than one-third of the plant at a time to ensure it continues to grow.
• For Chamomile: Harvest flowers when they are fully open for the best flavour and therapeutic benefits.
• For tea’s: Use fresh leaves from the herbs to make tea. Mint teas can be made by steeping the leaves in hot water, and Chamomile can be used for a relaxing infusion.
• Use a second pot for rotation. Once herbs in the first pot are ready for harvest, you can switch pots to ensure continuous growth and harvesting.

For more information, head to:
https://www.waldecks.com.au/