In this issue

We look at springtime in the vegie patch, with our ‘don’t delay – plant today!’ mantra. Spring is a fantastic time to grow vegetables, and good planting choices now will reward you later in the summer.
Ever wanted your own cottage garden? Small or large, they can provide oodles of fruit, vegetables and flowers, and they don’t need to be high maintenance.
We also take a look at herbs. These plants are colourful, scented, and flavourful. What’s more – they don’t take up much room, and are easy to grow.
Do you love cantaloupes, honeydew and watermelon? Have you ever thought about growing your own? Our practical guide gives you the lowdown on planting and harvesting delicious, mouth-watering melons.
What about potatoes? There’s nothing more satisfying than digging up a few potatoes from your garden to put into your pot, and we show you how to grow your own spuds.
SSSSSSS. What’s that sizzling? It’s home-made sausages! If you’ve never tried making them, you must give it a go – nothing tastes as good as healthy, home-made sausages. Speaking of home-made – what about hard cheeses? Yum – once you see how to make them, we’re sure you’ll be tempted to create your own.
We’re always conscious of the importance of recycling, and this issue we look at mobile phones, plastic bags and batteries, and how best we can recycle them. We also include a list of the common symbols used on plastics, and what they mean, and how they can be recycled.

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.