We talk a lot at Green Renters about the benefits of growing your own veggies. I’m lucky to have Melbourne Cup Day off work as it’s a public holiday in Melbourne so I’m planning spending at least some of the day in the garden.

Before the festivities begin, you might like to pop down to a local nursery (or bigger places like Bunnings which are always open) to pick yourself up some seedlings.

Great things to plant right now:

• Silverbeet
• Parsley
• Spring Onions
• Chives
• Chillies
• Radishes

Lettuces  (they needn’t take up much space, you can see these ones are planted in a bowl then placed in a sunny spot. Just pick the leaves as needed)

Asian Greens

Here’s a great resource explaining the differences in asian greens.

Tomatoes

These tumbler tomatoes are a great example of ‘planting up’

Spring gardening is great fun and before you know it you’ll be adding herbs to your own risottos and pastas, fresh mint in your beverages, freshly picked salad….great stuff!