Well thanks to the recent rain the vege garden is coping better and with the tank being full again, continued water supply is guaranteed for at least a couple of months. Continue to replace your greens and consider letting some go to seed so you can sow them to save on the cost of buying seeds or seedlings. Seed saving is great to do with the kids, so have fun with it.  Make sure the seeds are mature and dry, then they can be collected, bagged and labelled for when you need them.   If you haven’t started composting then consider setting up a composting system over the Christmas break. Composting goes hand in hand with your vege garden and utilizes all the kitchen scraps and green waste from the garden that can’t be feed to chickens (if you have chickens). If you don’t have chickens and you don’t have a composting system you can probably feel me cringing. What a waste!!  If you are interested in getting started then take a look at our FREE Composting article.  Everything you need to know to get started and why composting is so good for your garden. Especially the Vege Patch!!   Remember to keep your vege garden well mulched and to water regularly. If you have the space, consider planting a few pumpkin seeds and grow on the strongest plant that emerges.  Having at least 10 pumpkins set and muture will supply the average family through the cooler months with fresh home grown pumpkin.  Pumpkin soup is lovely with fresh bread on a winters night and so good for you!  They are one of the easiest veges to grow with fertilization being the hardest part unfortunately. This can be done yourself, if your garden is a little low on critters to do it for you.     If you are new to the productive garden scene and are unsure where to start, our Vegetable Garden Guide will give you all the information you will need and for just $9.90…It’s great value!