Home Grown Magazine - Volume 3 Number 2

In this issue

Welcome to our summer issue of Home Grown, which is packed with information and ideas to help you and your garden thrive this season.
Most of us spend more time in the garden in summer, and we have some clever tricks for growing a trellis and a DIY sun chair to add beauty and comfort to your garden. There’s a useful article on repelling insects with herbs, plus instructions on how to make simple insect-repellent creams, sprays and oils.
Yearning for fresh eggs but reside in the city? We give you 10 tips for keeping contented city chickens.
Foodies are spoilt for choice this issue. Recipes for preserves include superb marmalade, strawberry jam, tomato and vegetable chutney, beetroot and orange chutney, red capsicums and delicious brandied cherries. Other recipes include zucchini and carrot loaf, cherry compote, and guacamole.
Ice cream lovers will be in heaven when they learn how to make our coconut and passion fruit, and easy vanilla ice cream treats.

Home Grown Magazine Description:

Home Grown - Easy Sustainable Living Magazine
Home Grown is a journey back to the past where life was less complicated. Where we grew our own vegetables and herbs, had chickens in the backyard and our neighbours over the fence to have a yarn.
Home Grown magazine's objective is to take the reader on a journey of healthy living and lifestyle, from the garden to the table.
In every issue we try to nurture our readers’ knowledge of the fundamentals of creating, growing, making and providing greener and healthier options in all facets of their lives.
Our aim is to do our bit to halt today’s throwaway mentality, and to encourage recycling and re-using, which ultimately reduces our wastage and lowers the cost of everyday living.
Each issue we’ll bring you hints and tips for not only growing but also preserving your own produce and show you practical and easy ways to reduce your bills and move more towards a sustainable lifestyle.
Regular articles include: profiling an organic grower or producer as well as a local community garden; power and water saving tips, seasonal fruit, vegies and herbs; preserving your produce; a local grower’s market; easy recipes from your seasonal produce; organic growing hints and tips; DIY from recycled articles.