15. Links to Other Gardening Blogs I Follow

http://zucchiniisland.blogspot.com/
"Zucchini Island"
Jason is on that never-ending journey towards total self-sufficiency and his blog tells us how he is achieving it. I regard him as the "philosopher of gardening"; he makes regular contributions, tells us what is going right or wrong and regularly responds to your comments. An excellent pro-active blog that I enjoy reading and responding to.

http://theurbanfarmers.tv
"The Urban Farmers"
This is a very serious blog and it is very different from the norm. Jim and Joel have created a visual/audio blog, There are videos on raised beds, chickens, potatoes in a sack (go and have a listen, Jason), even one on the French breakfast radish. Love the little intro common to each! Very little writing; they just talk to you. Hopefully the gallery of photos will be extended. They can also be viewed on Facebook and Twitter.

http://ballynoecottage.blogspot.com
"Ballynoe Cottage"
Some blogs I reply to but there are others I just enjoy reading. Phoebe's is one of the latter and I am in awe of her success. She calls herself an obsessive vegetable grower and all round plant nerd. But I think Phoebe is just a lover of all things natural and good. She has started to write again after a "lengthy" break (about 1 month) and her blog is strongly recommended. She has the most extraordinary photographs and her property is to die for.

http://backyardvegiefarmer.blogspot.com
"Backyard Vegie Farmer" (Actually one word on the blog but I have tarted it up)
Every now and then I come across a clone of ourselves; recently bought a property, converted the backyard into a small "farm", have a dog, run a few chooks, try to do the same in the front yard and been told off by the wife. Oh all that wasted space that could be converted into produce! One of the best blogs for those getting started. I haven't contributed as yet but I will be. We have a lot in common.

http://suburbantomato.com
"Suburban Tomato"
I have a funny feeling that Liz's blog started out the same way as mine. You pick a subject, base the name on that subject and then enlarge it to embrace a lot more. So whilst this blog might suggest it is all about tomatoes it involves a hell of a lot more. Liz gives you a monthly update on what is going on in her garden, and features on planting various crops, seed saving and even a recipe index (got to try the potato salad with smoked trout and a salsa verde dressing.....yum!). Beware that Liz is a mad chilli lover and she has a few varieties that I have tried and still can't feel the top of my mouth.

http://thebridgecottageway.blogspot.com
"The Bridge Cottage Way"
Sue comes from the Northumberland district of England, the most northerly part just before the Scottish border. Having visited this area some years ago I am green with envy each time she talks about going into the meadows and fields to collect what nature provides. Think of the mushrooms! A born naturalist her blog highlights all that is provided free and offers advise on recycling, healthy living, eating seasonal and getting your children outside and away from TV's and computers. She is also an avid anti-consumerist. I like her style.

http://citygardencountrygarden.blogspot.com
"City Garden Country Garden"
A fellow Melbournian blogger I have just discovered. More about this one once I have delved deeper.

http://sustainablesuburbia.net/about/
This is another very interesting blog I have just discovered, and yes, it is about sharing sustainability with other similar thinking and practicing people. Sometimes we feel like mavericks, surrounded by supermarket-loving robots. And then suddenly you find that there are others similar to yourself. I have just been made aware of a locally operating Monthly Veggie Swap through being a member of this website. You may find one operating close to your home too.