The Murraya is going crazy right now — you’ll know it straight away if you’ve got one. You walk outside and the whole yard smells like sweet citrusy jasmine, and then overnight it looks like it’s snowed white petals across the lawn 😂
This is Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine / Mock Orange). A lot of people assume it’s a Lilly Pilly, but the giveaway is the tight clusters of waxy white flowers and that strong perfume. They usually burst into bloom straight after a bit of rain or humidity shift — they time themselves perfectly.
Quick care tips if you’ve got one:
- Only prune after it finishes flowering. If you trim it now, you’ll take off the next round of buds.
- Mulch underneath
Woodchips, leaf litter, sugar cane mulch — whatever you’ve got. Keeps the soil biology happy and the roots cool.
- Feed once or twice a year
A light application of a balanced organic fertiliser (I use my own #1 Blend) is more than enough to keep it dense and healthy.
- Water deeply during longer dry spells
Not often — just a proper soak when it needs it. Encourages deeper roots and helps it flush again.
They make awesome privacy screens, especially if you’re trying to block out neighbours or create a softer garden boundary. Tough, reliable, and they smell unreal when they go off like this.
If yours is flowering too, take a second and actually go smell it.
These are the little seasonal moments that make the garden feel alive.
Enjoy it. 🤍
#mockorange #jasmine #flowers
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🌿 The Forest Floor in Motion 🪱
In a healthy forest, the ground is always covered. Leaves, bark and fallen plant matter form a natural mulch layer. Fungi move in first, with mycelium threads breaking down tough fibres like lignin and cellulose — something only fungi can do.
Then come the detritivores — beetles, slaters, worms and other small soil dwellers. They shred and mix the organic matter, helping turn it into humus: dark, stable carbon that holds moisture and feeds life for decades.
Around plant roots is the rhizosphere, where plants release sugars to feed microbes in exchange for nutrients. And below all of this, the mycorrhizal network links plants together, allowing them to share water, minerals and support.
🌱 What this means for our gardens?
We build soil the same way:
• Keep the soil covered
• Add organic matter slowly and consistently
• Avoid digging or disturbing fungal networks
• Encourage biodiversity, don’t fight it
Soil is not “made” — it’s grown.
Life builds life.
#soil #soilfoodweb #fungi #forest
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Mycorrhizal Fungi — Nature’s Secret Network Beneath Our Feet
Deep beneath the soil surface, an entire world is at work. Mycorrhizal fungi form living partnerships with plant roots — weaving fine, thread-like filaments (hyphae) through the soil to connect plants in an underground network.
These incredible fungi act as natural soil builders and nutrient couriers — extending a plant’s root system by up to 300 times.
In exchange for a little plant-made sugar, they help:
✅ Unlock and transport phosphorus, nitrogen, and trace minerals
✅ Improve water uptake and drought resistance
✅ Boost plant immunity and resilience
✅ Build soil structure and carbon storage
✅ Create that rich, living soil teeming with life
🌾 How to Inoculate Your Garden
To bring mycorrhizal fungi back into your soil, you can:
🌿 Dust or dip roots of seedlings or transplants in a mycorrhizal inoculant before planting.
💧 Water in powdered or liquid inoculants when sowing seeds or repotting.
🍄 Encourage natural fungal growth by keeping soils mulched, avoiding synthetic fertilisers and fungicides, and feeding your soil biology with compost, worm castings, and organic matter.
Healthy soil equals healthy plants — and the fungi are the silent workers that make it all possible.
👉 Ready to boost your garden’s underground life? Explore our living-soil fertiliser blends and cover crop at theshedorganics.com.au
#TheShedOrganics #LivingSoil #MycorrhizalFungi #SoilHealth #RegenerativeGardening #OrganicGardeningAustralia #GrowOrganically #SoilBiology #HealthyPlantsHealthySoil #PermacultureAustralia
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There’s a whole world working for us beneath our feet 👣
Healthy soil isn’t just dirt — it’s alive. And the real heroes are the beneficial microbes that keep everything ticking over.
Here are a few of the key players:
• Rhizobium – makes nitrogen from the air available to legumes.
• Azospirillum – hangs out with grasses and boosts root growth.
• Bacillus subtilis – a natural defender that protects roots from disease.
• Pseudomonas fluorescens – helps plants grow strong while crowding out the nasties.
• Trichoderma – a friendly fungus that shields roots and improves nutrient uptake.
Together, they’re part of the soil food web – cycling nutrients, building structure, and protecting plants. The bigger and more diverse the community, the healthier and more resilient our gardens become. 🌍💚
I believe soil health is the key to everything — strong plants, nutrient-rich food, and thriving ecosystems.
#LivingSoil #BeneficialMicrobes #SoilFoodWeb #TheShedOrganics
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This SATURDAY! Wamuran I’m heading your way ☺️🙌
Find me in the learning lounge talking organic living soil practices 🪱
Can’t wait for a fun day in the spring sun!
#wamuranfamfest #wamuranfamfestival #wamuran #gardenfestival #foodfestival #musicfestival #soil #compost #worms #microbes #growfood
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Why Earthworms Are the Secret to Living Soil!
When most people see an earthworm wriggling through the garden, they don’t realise they’re looking at one of nature’s greatest soil builders. These little creatures are constantly working underground to create the conditions that plants need not just to survive, but to thrive.
Every tunnel an earthworm makes aerates the soil, creating channels for oxygen and water to reach deep into the root zone. This prevents compaction and makes it easier for roots to grow strong.
As they feed on organic matter, they break it down into castings — a nutrient-rich, biologically active fertiliser that plants can absorb straight away. Worm castings aren’t just “plant food” — they’re packed with beneficial microbes, enzymes, and natural growth stimulants that bring soil to life.
Earthworms also help balance soil structure. Their movement blends organic material with mineral soil, creating the perfect mix for healthy, crumbly, moisture-retentive earth.
In short, earthworms are living proof of healthy soil. The more you see, the healthier your garden ecosystem is becoming. 🪱💚
So next time you turn over the soil and spot a few little mates, remember: they’re not just worms. They’re underground farmers, recycling, fertilising, and engineering the living soil that feeds us all.
#LivingSoil #SoilHealth #OrganicGardening #TheShedOrganics
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With great soil comes great responsibility… because soil isn’t just “dirt.” It’s a living community of microbes, fungi, minerals, and organic matter working together to grow healthy plants.
When we nurture soil with compost, cover crops, and organic inputs, we’re not just feeding plants — we’re building ecosystems that store carbon, cycle nutrients, hold water, and support life above and below the ground.
Healthy soil grows nutrient-dense food, protects against pests and disease, and even helps balance our climate. Every handful is alive — and it’s our job to protect it. 🌍✨
#SoilHealth #LivingSoil #OrganicGardening #HealthyFoodStartsHere #TheShedOrganics #Soil #Compost #Organics #Organisms #Protozoa #Worms #Microbes #Sun #Solar #Earth #Life #Nature #Foodweb
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A seed is never just a beginning.
It’s the continuation of an ancient cycle — one that has no true start or end.
When we place a seed in soil, we’re not simply planting; we’re participating. We step into a dance already in motion — microbes, minerals, fungi, water, and sunlight all working together long before us, and long after.
Every seed is a reminder that growth is not linear — it’s cyclical. Renewal, decay, transformation, and return.
To garden with this awareness is to live in harmony with the unseen rhythms of nature.
#nature #wisdom #plants #natural #earth #forest #gardening #soil
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Nut grass is more than a stubborn weed — it’s a soil signal. When your soil is compacted, oxygen-starved, and missing fungal balance, nut grass moves in as nature’s little jackhammer. It stores energy underground, cracks through the hard soil, and protects bare ground.
The good news? 🌿 By improving soil biology, adding organic matter, and keeping it covered, you can slowly take the job back from nut grass. Over time, your shrubs, trees, and living mulches will shade it out.
✨ Remember: nut grass is not the problem, it’s the teacher.
#RegenerativeGardening #SoilHealthMatters #OrganicGardening #TheShedOrganics #LivingSoil #Nutgrass #weeds
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Community Call-out! 🔈 What’s something that you’ve learnt about gardening that you think other people should know?
I asked the question, and you all responded.
Here are some of the ones that stuck out to me, which ones resonate with you?
Please feel free to add yours in the comments! 👇
#communitycallout #gardening #gardener #garden #soil #compost #growfood
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Hey 👋 I’m Jordan! - Gardener / Educator / Speaker / Podcaster
Come and learn with me!
Founded in 2023, The Shed Organics was born out of a backyard garden shed with my good friend Steve, and the desire for local organic sources to add to our soils. We wanted to feed our soil the best quality nutrients we could find and generate soil fertility like no other. Our gardens have never been the same since and now we can share this with you. Our local friends and family, and greater community beyond!
Now I bring to you this passion, experience and love. My mission is to empower gardeners with the knowledge and tools to cultivate thriving gardens while minimising harm to the environment. I aim to provide as much value as I can through education, great conversations, and authentic content, to support you all in your journey towards thriving gardens and a healthier planet!
Joined 26 March 2024