The Carbon Garden Member Resources
The Carbon Garden Resources
Free educational and gardening resources to help you in your gardening journey
everything a green thumb needs
Embark on a blossoming journey towards gardening enlightenment, no matter your level of expertise! Our digital program, educational articles, and downloadable resources offer an abundant source of knowledge to grow your gardening skills and bring forth a bountiful and stunning garden.
Read The Carbon Garden Program
If you've lost your printed program, or want to easily access a digital version of The Carbon Garden Program, read it here or click the link below to open our digital program in full screen.
Want to save the program to your phone in an easy-to-access shortcut? Follow this link to learn how!
*Please note that the digital program is only accessible to those that have purchased a Carbon Garden Kit due to needing to understand the program.
Empowering Through Education
"With the gift of education, we have the opportunity to create something exceptional. Our gardens have the potential to support our health and the health of the planet."
The Carbon Garden Education Library
Understanding Carbon Sequestration
Are you ready to level up your gardening game and make a positive impact on the planet? Join us on a journey to learn all about carbon sequestration and how it can help you create a thriving, sustainable garden ecosystem. Get ready to dig in (metaphorically of course!) and explore our Carbon Sequestration series!
How do Plants Sequester Carbon?
It's impossible to overstate the generosity of plants and everything they give to us. The food we eat, the materials we use, the landscapes we admire, and of course, the oxygen we breathe.
Planning Your Garden
Greetings green thumbs and budding horticulturists! It's time to face the truth - those that fail to plan, plan to fail. But fear not, for in this article series, we'll be dishing out some juicy tips and tricks to help you plan and grow a beautiful garden.
The Importance of Companion Planting
Companion planting is an age-old horticultural philosophy which takes a holistic and organic approach to cultivation. By growing mutually beneficial crops together, we can improve productivity, soil fertility, and overall horticultural well-being.
Filling Your Garden Bed
When it comes to gardening, almost nothing is more important than soil. No amount of care or maintenance will make up for having poor soils, which are often the cause of pests, diseases, slow growth, and a low number of fruit and vegetables.
What Type of Garden Bed is Best for Me?
Starting a garden is an exciting and fun project that can be completely life changing. It's the simple joy of watering, planting, and caring for plants that keep many avid gardeners motivated, not to mention the excitement of harvesting your very own food.
Growing Your Garden
Welcome to the Growing Series, where we delve into the nitty-gritty of how to turn your well-planned garden into a thriving green oasis. Now that you have your garden plan in hand, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work on growing your dream garden.
How Plants Improve Soil Health
Soil health is crucial for successful gardening, as the conditions below ground directly impact plant growth. Interestingly, plant roots interact with the soil in a unique way, significantly influencing the soil's biology, chemistry, and physical structure.
A Guide to Disease Control
Maintaining healthy plants isn’t always easy, but keeping diseases at bay is one of the most important things we do as gardeners. Diseases are caused by pathogens that penetrate plant tissue, weaken plants, stunt fruits or flowers, and often result in death.
Plant Health and Resistance to Stress
Plants are resilient organisms. They cannot grow or thrive when circumstances are unfavourable, thus they rely on countless transformations to withstand less than optimum conditions.
A Guide to Harvesting Correctly
After all the hard work and effort of gardening, the most rewarding moment comes at the time of harvesting. While harvesting is generally easy, it is also an important step that without proper care can cause you some losses.
How to Grow Series
A series of educational articles on growing specific plants in your garden. From harvest time to optimum pH, we've got your covered.
How To Grow Sweet Potatoes
In this article, we share a comprehensive guide to growing Sweet Potato at home.
How To Grow Strawberries
In this article, we share a comprehensive guide to growing Strawberries at home.
How To Grow Squash
In this article, we share a comprehensive guide to growing Squash at home.
How To Grow Spinach
In this article, we share a comprehensive guide to growing Spinach at home.
General Gardening Knowledge
This is our General Gardening section, where you can dive into even more educational pieces and continue cultivating your own little piece of paradise. Whether you're looking to maintain your plants while you're away on holiday, balance your soil's pH and drainage, or discover the secrets of leaf cleaning, our articles have got you covered.
Flavonoids: Transforming Gardening
For passionate gardeners, efficiency is key. It's not just about achieving beautiful blooms or the most luscious vegetables but also about treading lightly on our environment.
The Art of Pruning: Maintaining Your Garden in the Heart of Winter
With winter in full swing, your garden may seem dormant, but beneath the surface, it's a different story. Plants are quietly preparing for the upcoming spring, and so should you.
How Synthetic Gardening Chemicals Kill the Soil
Healthy living soils are the secret to having a successful and fruitful biological garden. With this and proper planning, there is absolutely no need for synthetic agrochemicals like pesticides and fertilisers.
A Guide to Propagating
There are many ways you can propagate your existing plants to multiply your plant babies. This is a cheap way to increase your greenery and further contribute to restoring the environment.
The Carbon Garden Downloadable Resources
Our downloadable gardening resources are designed to provide our members with the knowledge and tools to cultivate a lush and thriving garden.
Yearly Spray Calendar
Our downloadable yearly gardening spray calendar is an essential tool for any gardener looking to maintain healthy plants throughout the seasons. It provides a clear and concise method for tracking your spray cycles. With our easy-to-use calendar, you can stay on top of your gardening game and achieve a flourishing garden.
A3 Visual Leaf Guide (Nutrients)
Our A3 Visual Leaf Guide is an great asset for any gardener looking to identify nutrient deficiencies in their plants. Derived from the visual leaf guide in your Carbon Garden printed program, you can now have it in A3 making it easier to read and identify any nutrient deficiencies your plants may have. With detailed imagery and descriptions, this guide will help you diagnose any issues your plants may be facing, ensuring they stay healthy and thriving all season long.
A2 Seasonal Planting Guide
Introducing our A2 Seasonal Planting Guide, an essential tool for gardeners across Australia. This concise guide offers a clear overview of planting times for many popular fruits and vegetables, tailored to both warm and cool climates. With this handy resource, you can easily plan and optimize your garden throughout the year. Ensure a bountiful harvest and a flourishing garden by downloading our A2 Seasonal Planting Guide today.