Jadam Liquid Fertiliser (JLF) – this is the all natural and free fertiliser I use in my home garden. No more store bought fertiliser amendments are needed.
It is a technique of Korean Natural Farming. It is made by fermenting organic materials in water with naturally occurring microorganisms, creating a nutrient-rich liquid that feeds plants and improves soil health. It supplies a broad range of nutrients, beneficial microbes, and trace minerals while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers.
Typical Ingredients:
Non-chlorinated water (rainwater or dechlorinated tap water)
Leaf mould or forest humus (source of beneficial microorganisms)
Organic plant materials such as:
Weeds
Grass clippings
Crop residues
Leaves
Comfrey, nettles, or other nutrient-rich plants
Optional additives:
Seawater (trace minerals)
Molasses or brown sugar (to support microbial activity)
Fish scraps, bone meal, or other nutrient-rich organic matter depending on the desired nutrient profile
Even manure from some animals can be used (but be careful with what you produce)
Check out this video from Taylor @ Growing with the Griffins who explains it in full detail.
“Meet Australian Native Stingless Bees” showcases Tetragonula carbonaria and highlights their surprising hive warfare behavior.
The video introduces Australian native stingless bees, specifically the species Tetragonula carbonaria. These bees are known for their gentle nature—they don’t sting—but the footage reveals a dramatic twist: when one hive attempts to invade another, it triggers an intense territorial battle. Despite their lack of stingers, these bees engage in aggressive defense tactics, swarming and grappling in large numbers to protect their colony.
Here’s what’s covered:
Species featured: Tetragonula carbonaria, a stingless bee native to Australia.
Behavioral focus: Hive defense and inter-hive aggression, described as “all-out war” when one colony attacks another.
Visuals: Close-up footage of bees clustering and clashing at hive entrances, illustrating their coordinated defense.
Tone: Educational with a hint of drama, emphasizing that “stingless” doesn’t mean passive.
I’m sure some of you will know straight away what’s been attacking my Bok Choy, but since this is the first time growing this wonderful vegetable I was caught by surprise.
Meet the Cabbage White Butterfly. Beautiful but ravenous!
On the next planting of Bok Choy – I’ll be ready for it and take some precautions. I think some netting is in order, and maybe even some sacrificial plants to give them something to have as well.
I made this coffin shaped garden bed with up-cycled pallet timber in late August 2025. If you would like to see plans or more step by step detail on how to make it, leave a comment on the video or here on the blog.
Showing off my first 5 macadamia trees which I’ll be keeping in very large pots while I’m living in an urban area. Once I move to some bigger land I’ll plant them in the ground.
