It’s not about jumping in and ultimately demotivating yourself because you bit off more than you can chew. It’s small steps to begin with and before you know it you want to make better choices.

This three-month snapshot highlights the impressive growth of Sliver and Bite’s small urban garden, tucked along the side of a house in Perth, Western Australia.

Day Thirty-Six: Reflections and Changes in the Garden Challenges with Pests and Plant Health Bug Bugs BUGS! Whenever I head out to the Sliver and Bite vegetable / herb garden and see leaves that are crispy or chewed by bugs, cocoons, and signs of leaf discolouration, I feel a mix of sadness and defeat. I sympathise with the plants, knowing it’s not their fault if I, as the gardener, have overwatered them, used the wrong soil, or placed the garden in a spot that doesn't get en