November 1 - 30, 2026: Issue 660

 

Get in the Garden to Get you DIY Summer Salad Garden Happening: Garden Prep. and What to Plant in November in Sydney & Coastal NSW + TTHG’s best set their sights on national glory - Mitre 10 Store of the Year – Large Format; Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale!

A few pots planted with everything you may want to harvest for Summer works well for those in units with just a small balcony. Pic: AJG/PON
November means Sydney’s warm Spring weather makes it the ideal time to plant warm-season vegetables, Summer herbs, and vibrant flowering annuals or shrubs.


Those to plant now include:

What to plant now:

  • Vegetables/salads: beans (dwarf and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, okra, parsnip, potato (tubers), radish, rhubarb (crowns), shallots, silver beet, spring onion, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato and zucchini.
  • Herbs: basil, chives, coriander, fennel, gotu kola, heliotrope, lovage, mint, parsley and tarragon.

  • Sow directly: Beans, sweet corn, pumpkin, zucchini, cucumber, rockmelon, watermelon, and carrots.
  • Plant Out (Seedlings): Tomatoes, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, silverbeet, and lettuce (use heat-tolerant varieties like oak leaf or give them afternoon shade).

The next few weeks are an opportune time to plant out a Summer Salad garden – these are alike the Kitchen Gardens of old, crammed with everything that grows in the season. The salad leaves and vegetables you plant now can head off the sudden price rises that can occur around holiday times and make it harder to keep your family budget as you want it.

Growing salad greens from seed means you should be able to harvest these leaves in six weeks' time. Vegetables such as carrots or salad fruits such as tomatoes take longer to reach harvest time and these are what you should plant out first. You can also plant out your salad greens now, just be aware that you won’t have a garden with everything you may want in your Summer Salad until December and through January and even into Autumn if you harvest carefully (pick outer leaves and let the plant keep growing).

You can buy seeds or seedlings, depending on what will suit you best. 

Sow seeds in seed-raising trays or straight into the garden. 

To sow in trays; fill trays with moist seed-raising mix then lightly press the mix down and sow the seeds thinly. Sieve a fine layer of soil over seeds. Lightly press the soil down and water gently. Leave in a warm spot out of direct sunlight. After germination, when each seedling has grown three small leaves, use a dibbler/stick (a gardening tool for making small holes) to ease out seedlings and plant them, either directly into the garden or in a large tub or trough on your balcony or patio. 

The layout of your Garden Bed

Ensuring everything in your Summer Salad Garden gets as much sun or shade as it needs, and creating an attractive design into the bargain, requires looking at what you’re going to place alongside each other, and whether these are plants compatible with each other when growing in one garden bed. Plants that need more sun will need to be on the outside of your bed (Basil) or will grow taller (tomatoes, cucumbers or capsicums on stakes or frames for example) and still require sun could be planted towards the back, sides or the centre of your garden bed. Carrots prefer a cooler soil, so these could be planted in the bed where shade covers the ground for part of the day, r towards its centre as they won’t be getting bigger before the other plants suggested here have grown tall enough to offer some shade, while radishes too are more adaptable and can be used as row markers for your other plants.

Where your Summer Salad Garden is in your yard and the slant of the sun during the next three months needs to be observed too. If the spot you want to place one in only gets an hour of sun just after dawn, it’s probably not going to be enough sunlight. If you choose a spot that gets too much, some plants will thrive and others won’t. 

Those living in units can plant out pots with companion salad leaves and vegetables - just make sure they're going to get enough sun and that you can move them if they're going to get too much and burn. To read how you can make a simple platform with wheels to place larger planted pots on for ease for moving them, see 2017 JBH DIY page: DIY Child's Waggon

Watering, Feeding, Keeping Pests at Bay

Watering early in the morning before sun can burn magnified leftover water on leaves is recommended. If it has been a dry day, watering an hour to half hour before sunset is best so water will be absorbed or evaporate and not cause rot in roots. Mulching well after planting out will help your soil retain moisture and as the mulch breaks down it will feed vital nutrients into your soil.

If you plan to be away for a few days or longer, there's some tips on how to keep your garden watered and pots you can use, see 2019 JBH DIY page: How To Water Your Plants When Away On Holidays

Feeding your vegetable garden, preparing the bed prior to planting and mulching to keep in moisture are all vital aspects of harvesting and harvesting all summer long. Each plant has different needs and we have listed these under each vegetable/leaf suggested. If you’re going to use a dynamic lifter (chook pellets) to boost your soil prior top planting, be aware that many of these need to ‘settle’ for a certain length of time prior to planting as they may burn roots.

Companion plantings, such as planting Marigolds around the base of tomato plants will keep away the nibblers. A snail beer trap can work wonders and avoids the risk of kill your pets  or other furry visitors with commercial snail-baits. Simply bury a container level with the ground and fill it with beer. Snails and slugs find the beer irresistible and drown, possibly while hiccuping! 

Summer Salad Garden 

These are only a few suggestions from what we have successfully grown here in Pittwater during the past decades – some plants have done better in small pots, others do better even in hot sunny spots and clay soil. All of those listed can be planted now for a great way to harvest your food from your own garden and provide children with a great insight into where their food comes from – the earth. Many of these suggestions are easy to grow and those liked by children that can be eaten straight from the Summer Salad Garden patch!

You will also find that salad vegetables and leaves grown at home have a sweeter taste, and since you know they’ve been grown without pesticides, you won’t be swallowing poison with your yummy salad either. 

Carrot (Daucus carota) Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. A hardy root vegetable which grows well in deep cool soil. Carrots take about 3 weeks to show themselves and the first leaves look like grass. If broadcast sowing, mix with radish seeds which will germinate quickly and indicate the sown area. In hotter or dry areas, water well before seeding then cover with boards to maintain the moisture and cool soil for more successful germination. Check every week or so. Over fertilised ground will produce split roots. Protect against carrot fly. It is best to put carrots in a different area of the garden each year for four or five years. Harvest in 12-18 weeks.

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) are warm season crops and really need to be left to mid spring before planting in cooler climates. Although they are technically perennial plants (go dormant in winter and regrow the following season) they are generally less productive in successive years and are best replaced each season with fresh seedlings. There is a wide range of varieties of both chillies and capsicums. Capsicums like a well fed soil, full sun and regular watering and perform best in hotter temperatures. Their requirements are very similar to those of tomatoes, but don't need as much phosphorous as tomatoes. They do however love calcium and as such, you need to treat the planting area accordingly. Harvest in 10-12 weeks.

Celery: (Apium sp) Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Celery needs moist fertile soil. Most varieties improve with blanching but there are some self-blanching varieties available. To Blanch: plant in trenches 15- 20 cm (6-8 in) deep and 20cm (8in) apart. Leave about 40 cm (17 in) between rows. Fill the trenches gradually and keep well watered as the plants grow. The plants can be lifted as needed after about 11 weeks. Alternatively wrap the plants in sleeves of paper or black plastic. Harvest in 17-18 weeks.

Cucumber: (Cucumis satavis) Sow in garden at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Nasturtiums, Beans, Celery, Lettuce, Sweet Corn, Cabbages, Sunflowers, Coriander, Fennel, Dill, Sunflowers. Avoid growing near tomatoes as they will compete for nutrients. Harvest in 8-10 weeks.

Eggplant: (Solanum sp.) Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Beans, capsicum, lettuce. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Eggplants like a lot of sun so if you face them east in a row, and stake them up once the vine grows, they will thrive as well as provide a shade shelter for more tender herbs to thrive behind and then get end of day gentler sun. They thrive in a well fertilised soil and have similar requirements to those of Tomatoes – it is not a good idea to grow these two side by side – at opposite sides of your Summer Salad Garden bed will work best. Harvest in 12-15 weeks.

Herbs: basil, chives, coriander, fennel, rocket, gotu kola, mint, parsley and tarragon. Also plant out some rosemary and lavender around the perimeter of your salad garden plot to discourage possum nibblers.

Lavender at Palm Beach Bible Garden - photo: A J Guesdon/PON

Spring Onions: (Allium fistulosum) Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Lemon Balm, Borage, Carrots, Beets, Silverbeet, Lettuce. Spring onions are grown close together and harvested before fully mature. Do not like to be too dry. Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot. Harvest in 8-12 weeks. 

Tomato: (Lycopersicon esculentum) Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Asparagus, Chervil, Carrot, Celery, Chives, Parsley, Marigold, Basil. Harvest in 8-17 weeks. Tip: choose the cherry tomato variety (vine) and you will keep harvesting these well into Autumn.

A freshly picked tomato, warm from the sunshine, is one of our favourites. We find that the small cherry tomatoes grow best here and will keep producing fruit. Tomatoes can also be grown in small gardens or even a unit with a window-box; so grow them in pots, troughs or even hanging baskets. The important thing to remember with tomatoes is that they need feeding. In a garden bed, compost and mulching will produce a crop from one or two plants. In containers, use some suitable long term fertiliser pellets or feed regularly when you water. Feeding also improves the flavour of the fruit. When you plant out in a garden bed, put the seedlings in a deep holes, up to the top set of leaves. The covered stems will put out extra roots and you will have a stronger, healthier plant. 

Lettuces: 

  • Green coral lettuce is a loose-leaf lettuce with curly, bright green leaves. It grows well from seedlings.
  • Cos ruby lettuce is a large lettuce with long, crisp leaves. Leaves are quite firm with strong mid-ribs. Cos lettuce takes longer to mature than other varieties.
  • Mignonette lettuce is a soft-leafed lettuce, high in folates.
  • Butterhead lettuce has soft, smooth leaves with a buttery texture and mild flavour. If left to mature it will form a beautiful buttery heart.
  • Red coral lettuce is beautifully coloured, frilly and delicious.

Lettuce varieties offer a range of shapes, sizes and colours and all are easy to grow. Choose a variety marked on the seed packet as suitable for the time of year as some do badly in the very hot months. 

We tried out the salad leaves mix by Yates, bought at Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 at Avalon a few years back and found this variety is great for our tastes, and have stuck with these. 

Try to provide some shade to prevent them 'bolting' to flower and seed in the hottest months. They do need a sunny position and regular watering with a liquid feed that is high in nitrogen though, so ensure their placement allows for morning sun. 

As they grow, pick the outer leaves as you need them; this encourages fresh leaves to grow from the centre. Leaf crops will last up to six months in the garden, meaning you'll be able to enjoy healthy and flavoursome leaves all Summer long. Plant them from mid to towards the back of your garden bed so the plants growing taller (your rows of tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplants), can provide them with some shade during hottest parts of the day. Harvest in 8-12 weeks.

Radishes: (Raphanus stivas) Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Chervil, cress, lettuce, leeks, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes. Very easy to grow. Good for a child's first garden as seedlings appear in two or three days. Sow between other vegetables as they will mark the rows until the slower germinating plants appear. Harvest in 5-7 weeks. 

TTHG’s + NTHA's best set their sights on national glory: Mitre 10 Store of the Year – Large Format: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale

In related news, on Thursday October 29 2026, eight outstanding businesses and individuals were announced as having earned top honours at the 2026 TTHG Awards of Excellence NSW/ACT, celebrating the people driving success across the industry.

''From exceptional customer service to standout garden centres, trade operations and local hardware stores, this year’s winners demonstrate the breadth of achievement across the TTHG NSW/ACT network.'' TTHG said

''Held last week at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal, the awards recognised excellence across eight categories, putting the spotlight on the businesses and people making their mark in their communities and across the industry.''

NTHA Member WHS/HR Manager Vicki Stableford attended the event to congratulate the winners, whose achievements will now take them to the next stage: the 2026 National Awards of Excellence at TTHG Expo on the Gold Coast in February 2027.

For the winners, the recognition is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work behind their success and showcase what their businesses can achieve on a national stage.

Meet the NSW/ACT winners

  • Garden Centre of the Year: Gubbins Mitre 10 Moss Vale
  • Trade Centre of the Year: Petries Mitre 10 Trade Centre Dubbo
  • Excellence in Customer Service: Andrew Chapman, Gubbins Mitre 10 Mittagong
  • Home Hardware Store of the Year: Dipper’s Home Timber & Hardware Moree \
  • Mitre 10 Store of the Year – Small Format: Sunlite Mitre 10 Paddington
  • Mitre 10 Store of the Year – Medium Format: Bungendore Mitre 10
  • Mitre 10 Store of the Year – Large Format: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale
  • Village of the Year: Western Planers

The journey continues

The national awards will bring together leading performers from across the TTHG network, giving the NSW/ACT winners the chance to compete for national recognition.

Congratulations to all eight winners on their achievements and an extra big congratulations to Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale - everyone in Pittwater wishes them every success as they prepare to represent NSW and the ACT at the national awards in February.

Their success is a reminder of the people and businesses at the heart of the hardware industry — and the commitment and hard work it takes to stand out all while serving your community in a a range of ways; from the local sports groups to supporting projects that look after our local wildlife and environment. 

About TTHG: the Total Tools and Hardware Group

In June 2025, Metcash merged its Independent Hardware Group (IHG) and Total Tools to form the Total Tools and Hardware Group (TTHG).

Mitre 10 is the ‘mighty helpful’ hardware store and the largest independent network of hardware operators with over 350 stores, located in metro and regional areas, across Australia. Mitre 10’s Trade customers include national residential builders through to the local handyman – with the right service and products to help tradies ‘get in, get out and get on with it’.

Home Hardware also has a national footprint of approximately 150 stores with a strong Trade focus, highlighted by its ‘Go Where the Tradies Go’ brand essence.

In addition to the Mitre 10 and Home Hardware brands, Metcash supports independent operators under the small format convenience banners Thrifty-Link Hardware and True Value Hardware, as well as a number of unbannered independent operators. Metcash also includes a full bathroom and kitchen appliance offer through the wholly owned Hardings business.

TTHG are also the franchisor to Total Tools, the nation’s largest network of professional tools retailers.

National Timber & Hardware Association - NTHA - Awards 2026

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale win in the 2026 TTHG Awards of Excellence NSW/ACT follows on from their September 2026 win in the National Timber & Hardware Association Awards.

The National Timber & Hardware Association held a night of celebration at Doltone House Hyde Park as the NSW & ACT timber and hardware industry came together to recognise the businesses, people and rising stars making a difference across our industry.

Congratulations to all the 2026 NTHA NSW & ACT Timber & Hardware Industry Awards winners:

  • Trainee/Apprentice of the Year – Joshua Curtis – ITI Australia
  • Student of the Year – Tonia Wisby – North Coast Frames & Trusses
  • Host Employer of the Year – ITI Australia
  • Safety Champion – Aaron Laurent – Windoor Joinery Pty Ltd
  • Outstanding Employee – Steve Harwood – Hudson Trade Centre Mitre 10
  • Supplier Sales Representative of the Year – Cal Wilkins – Meyer Timber
  • Retail Store of the Year – Under 2,500sqm – C&N Mitre 10 Huntlee
  • Retail Store of the Year – Over 2,500sqm – Johnson Bros Mitre 10 - Mona Vale
  • Building Materials Supplier of the Year – Cement Australia
  • Hardware Supplier of the Year – Yates Australia
  • Timber Supplier of the Year – ITI Australia
  • Best Off-site Manufacturing – NICCO Timber Windows & Doors
  • Best Frame & Truss Operation – Oxley Frame and Truss
  • Trade Store of the Year – Kings Mitre 10 Ebenezer

NTHA said:

''The evening also saw us celebrate the graduation of NTHA’s newest apprentices and trainees — recognising the next generation of our industry.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support and commitment to our industry.

Congratulations to all our winners, finalists, graduates and award recipients. We’re proud to celebrate your achievements and contribution to the timber and hardware industry.''

In response, Johnson Brothers stated:

''Thank you to our awesome staff, supportive suppliers and the fantastic community.''

Photo: Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Mona Vale

NTHA’s 2026 Winners. Photo: NTHA

Green Life Garden Centre at Johnson Brothers Mona Vale has a great stock of native and other plants and all you need to get gardening.

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Avalon Beach store stocks or will get in all you need so you don't have to go around the Bilgola Bends.

At Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 'Spring's In Full Swing': Tools + Products to help your garden sing this spring

From garden and power tools to potting mix, weed control and watering essentials, Johnson Bros Mitre 10 has everything you need to tackle your spring to-do list. Drop in and get sorted for Spring! 

Spear & Jackson Fork County Timber Handle: $29.95

Spear & Jackson Fork County Timber Handle is a high-quality gardening tool designed to assist you in various outdoor tasks. With its sturdy construction and ergonomic design, this fork is a reliable companion for any gardening enthusiast. The Spear & Jackson Fork County is a versatile tool that adapts to various soil types and garden sizes. Its versatility makes it a valuable addition to any gardener's toolkit. 

The Spear & Jackson Fork County features a durable timber handle that provides excellent strength and longevity; This fork is equipped with four sharp and robust tines that effortlessly penetrate the soil, making it perfect for digging, aerating, and turning over the earth; The timber handle is ergonomically designed to offer a comfortable grip, reducing strain on your hands and wrists during prolonged use; Whether you're working in flower beds, vegetable patches, or larger gardening areas.

Gardenmaster Hand Fork Soft Grip: $8.97

Also available in Hand Trowel, Hand Cultivator, Hand Bulb Trowel

The Gardenmaster Hand Fork is a weed pulling tool that digs up and removes weeds effortlessly. Ideal for weeding and light cultivation between small plants with shallow roots. Heat-treated carbon steel blade; Soft-touch handle and thumb grip for comfort; Hanging loop, ideal for storage; 10 Year Guarantee.

Pope Jackaroo Hose & Hand Spray Set 12mm x 20m: $29.95

20m x 12mm heavy duty garden hose; Knitted reinforcement for resistance to kinks and twists; Supplied Tap Ready with comfort grip hose connector; UV stabilised construction for Australian outdoor conditions; Includes hose hand spray gun with multiple spray patterns.

The Hose with Hand Spray Set Pope 20m x 12mm Jackaroo is designed as a durable garden watering solution for general outdoor use. This set combines a 20 metre hose with a hand spray gun to support tasks such as watering garden beds, lawns and outdoor cleaning around residential properties.

The hose is built as a heavy duty garden hose with knitted reinforcement to help resist kinks and twists during use. It is supplied Tap Ready, with comfort grip hose connectors that allow quick connection to compatible tap adaptors, hand sprays or sprinklers without additional assembly. Construction of the hose is UV stabilised to better withstand prolonged exposure to Australian outdoor conditions. The 12mm internal diameter supports typical domestic water flow rates, while the comfort grip fittings are designed for secure, leak-resistant connections and easier handling.

The included hand spray gun provides multiple spray patterns ranging from softer watering to more focused jets, allowing the set to be used for watering plants, rinsing outdoor surfaces and general garden maintenance. The 20m hose length offers reach across small to medium garden areas without frequent repositioning of the tap connection.

Feed your Plants

Spring is the perfect time to give your indoor plants a little extra nourishment! Whether you prefer a fast-acting liquid feed, convenient plant food drippers or a controlled-release option, there’s a solution to suit every plant-care routine. Pop in and chat to Johnson Brothers Mitre 10's expert team about the best solution for your indoor jungle. 

Scotts Osmocote Pots Planters & Indoors Controlled Release Fertiliser 700g: $14.95

Simply feed your pots, planters & indoor plants once and get great results for up to 6 months. Scotts Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoor Plant Food has a controlled release system of nutrients that work with your plant’s natural growth cycle, ensuring they get just the right amount of nourishment they need. The added wetting agent in Scotts Osmocote Pots, Planters & Indoor Plant Food promotes root development and reduces nutrient leaching.

Seasol Ready-To-Use Hose On Seaweed Solution 2.5L: $20.15

Stimulates root growth; Enhances flowering and fruiting; Promotes healthy growth in all plants and is safe to use on natives; The fast-acting liquid goes to work immediately whether applied to the soil or foliage; Increases beneficial microbial activity in the soil; Increases resistance to heat, drought, frost, pests and disease

Seasol is the perfect partner for any garden project. It is a natural seaweed plant tonic that gives ALL plants including natives a real boost and helps to improve overall plant health and growth. Regular doses of Seasol throughout the year will help plants cope with stresses like heat, drought, frost, pests and diseases. Plus, it stimulates beneficial micro-organisms in the soil, which are essential for healthy soil and plants.

Yates Thrive Natural Vegie & Herb Organic Based Pelletised Plant Food 1.5kg: $16.35

Yates Thrive Natural Vegie & Herb Organic Based Pelletised Plant Food is a special combination of organic ingredients boosted with fast-acting fertilisers, designed to help you grow an abundance of home product that is bursting with flavour. Yates Thrive Natural Vegie & Herb has a boost of nutrients with extra potassium for better yield, our formulation is enriched with Blood & Bone, a traditional favourite for the natural feeding of veggies & herbs. Yates Thrive Natural Vegie & Herb is ideal for all types of homegrown vegetables such as root vegetables including carrots, potatoes, radishes, beetroot, beans, peas, leafy greens, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber, capsicums, chillies, cabbages and all types of herbs. 

Combination of organic ingredients boosted with fast-acting fertilisers; Pelletised for easy use; Mixed with Yates Dynamic Lifter; Natural trace elements for plant health and vitality. Ideal for all types of homegrown vegetables and all types of herbs.

Rocky Point Mulching Manure & Mulch Soil Improver 50L: $18.25

Enriched with potash for stronger flowering and fruiting; Contains ActivGrow Fertiliser with gypsum, fishmeal, meatmeal, zeolite, and seaweed; Naturally suppresses weeds while regulating soil temperature; Boosts water retention and soil moisture levels; Biologically active plant food packed with essential nutrients; Suitable for trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, and fruit trees; Adheres to Australian standards for quality and safety'

Give your garden the best start with Rocky Point Mulching Manure & Mulch Soil Improver 50L, a nutrient-rich blend designed to boost plant health and soil vitality. Made with microbe-rich chicken manure combined with premium wood chip mulch, this soil improver is packed with goodness to help your plants thrive. Enriched with potash, it promotes stronger flowering and abundant fruiting, making it perfect for everything from vegetable gardens and fruit trees to ornamental plants and shrubs.

More than just a soil conditioner, this blend contains ActivGrow Fertiliser enhanced with gypsum, fishmeal, meatmeal, zeolite, and seaweed. These natural ingredients work together to deliver essential minerals, improve soil structure, and increase water retention. The mulch component naturally suppresses weeds, regulates soil temperature, and helps lock in moisture, ensuring healthier, more resilient plants all year round. Ideal for both edible and decorative gardens, Rocky Point Mulching Manure & Mulch Soil Improver provides a balanced approach to soil care, adhering to Australian standards for quality and safety. With its biologically active formulation, your soil will be teeming with life, giving your plants the best environment to flourish season after season.

Rocky Point Organic Sugar Cane Mulch Bale 14m2: $15.70

100% organic and very safe to use when maintaining your garden; Very clean – due to our dust-extracting processes; Slowly breaks down and enriches the soil with nutrient and organic matter; Promotes earthworms in soil; Protects plants from extreme temperatures;  Improves moisture penetration and retention by up to 75%; Easy to use; Excellent for filling raised garden beds; Adds essential organic matter to the soil as it breaks down; Sugar Cane Mulch is the best all-round mulch available on the market; Helps to control weeds by creating a protective blanket over the soil; A natural, renewable and sustainable resource from sugar cane waste

Rocky Point’s organic Sugar Cane Mulch is an all-natural, moisture-retaining, weed-suppressing, soil-nourishing super mulch! Rocky Point carefully collects the leaves of the sugar cane plant, evenly chop them and then extract any dust using fine filters. The result is a more productive garden that retains moisture, suppresses weeds and feeds your soil as it breaks down naturally.

Sugar Cane Mulch provides a simple, safe and cost-effective way of maintaining your home garden. It’s perfect for all gardens and potted plants. Made from an organic, renewable resource; our signature Sugar Cane Mulch is finely chopped and fully dust extracted, making it the best quality and cleanest garden mulch available. Rocky Point Sugar Cane Mulch is a simple, cost effective, natural product you can use to maintain your garden.

Greenlife Raised Garden Bed Slate Grey 1200 x 450 x 450mm: $75.00

The Greenlife Raised Garden Bed is a great way to save space in any garden. It is compact yet spacious enough to grow deep-rooted plants and vegetables. The material is made from galvanised steel that is also powder-coated with quality anti-rust powder for superior protection against outdoor elements. It is easy to assemble that comes with safety edges on the top and bottom.

Spacious enough to grow deep-rooted plants and vegetables; Great way to save space in any garden; Easy to assemble with safety edges on the top and bottom; Quality anti-rust powder-coated galvanised steel; Dimensions: L1200 x W450 x D450mm; Soil Capacity 243L. Also available: Greenlife Small Metal Raised Garden Bed Slate Grey and Charcoal - 600 x 600 x 300mm: $39.00

Backyard Farmer Raised Garden Bed Green or Grey Set: $455.73

Bundle Total: $455.73

Summary; 

  • 1 x Backyard Farmer Georgie Metal Trolley + $176
  • 1 x Backyard Farmer Georgie Self Watering Planter Grey or Green + $177.13
  • 1 x Backyard Farmer Georgie Protection Canopy  + $102.60

Georgie is your complete home growing solution - perfect for backyard farming in compact spaces. The Self-Watering Planter is Australian designed, made from UV resistant 98% recycled plastic. 

  • Self-Watering Wicking System helps keep plants healthy by drawing water from the reservoir
  • Compact design and easily relocatable when used with the Metal Trolley
  • Maximises growing capacity in small spaces
  • Fillable reservoir holds up to 25L of water with drainage points to prevent soil flooding
  • Comes with three pieces: reservoir, tool caddy and planter

The Self-Watering Planter can be used with the Metal Trolley and the Protection Canopy - sold separately or as a Bundle. 

Made of durable powder-coated steel; Elevates the Self-Watering Planter to a standard working height; Movable with lockable castor wheels; Easy to assemble with tooling included; Storage shelves to easily access supplies.

Note: assembly required

Effortlessly transport heavy loads around your garden with the Backyard Farmer Georgie Metal Trolley. This robust trolley is designed to handle a variety of tasks, from moving soil and plants to carrying tools and equipment. Its sturdy metal frame ensures durability and longevity, making it an essential tool for any gardening enthusiast. The large wheels provide smooth manoeuvrability on different terrains, while the spacious loading platform offers ample space for your gardening needs. Whether you’re working on a small backyard project or a larger landscaping job, this metal trolley will make your tasks more manageable and efficient. Georgie is your complete home-growing solution - perfect for backyard farming in compact spaces.

 

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Recycling Batteries: at Mona Vale + Avalon Beach

Over 18,600 tonnes of batteries are discarded to landfill in Australia each year, even though 95% of a battery can be recycled!

That’s why we are rolling out battery recycling units across our stores! Our battery recycling units accept household, button cell, laptop, and power tool batteries as well as mobile phones! 

How To Dispose Of Your Batteries Safely: 

  1. Collect Your Used Batteries: Gather all used batteries from your home. Our battery recycling units accept batteries from a wide range of products such as household, button cell, laptop, and power tool batteries.
  2. Tape Your Terminals: Tape the terminals of used batteries with clear sticky tape.
  3. Drop Them Off: Come and visit your nearest participating store to recycle your batteries for free (at Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Mona Vale and Avalon Beach).
  4. Feel Good About Your Impact: By recycling your batteries, you're helping support a healthier planet by keeping hazardous material out of landfills and conserving resources.

Environmental Benefits

  • Reduces hazardous waste in landfill
  • Conserves natural resources by promoting the use of recycled materials
  • Keep toxic materials out of waterways 

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10: Serving Our Community Since 1955

The Independent Hardware Group has awarded Johnson Bros Mona Vale the best in state Store of the Year at the IHG state awards again in 2023.

Johnson Brothers say; ''Thank you to all of our amazing staff and customers for being awesome!''

IHG is Australia’s largest home improvement wholesaler supplying more than 1,500 stores nationwide. These stores cater to a broad range of Trade and DIY customers and range from large format warehouses to convenience operations and Trade centres, as well as frame and truss sites in two States. 

Under the IHG network, there is a clear mandate to support the growth of Independents within the hardware sector in Australia by helping them to be ‘The Best Store in Town’.

The culture of IHG is built on being a low cost and transparent business partner to members, with an unwavering commitment to protect and grow a sustainable independent hardware sector for the long term.

Greenlife garden centre at Johnson Brothers Mona Vale - for all your gardening needs.

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Trade Centre at Mona Vale - everything you need under one roof.

JBH Design Centre 

JBH Design Centre is a tool for builders and DIY'ers to assist in the fit out of houses. It has displays of kitchens, Bathrooms, Doors and Storage as well as knowledgeable staff to assist in making house fit out painless.

Visit: http://jbhdc.com.au/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/design.centre.jbh/



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(Agr) (Syd) + a Tribute to Wilfred Lawrence Conroy CBE by Keith Jackson, PNG and others  Make Your Own BBQ Kitchen Garden: Gifts That Grow Past That Giving Day  Christmas Lights 2018: Light Up the Night  How to Keep Your House Cool During a Heatwave Without Using an Air-Conditioner Mid-Summer Garden Care  2018 Winners Of National Hardware Store Of The Year - Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale! + End Of Summer Garden To Do List  DIY Fruits of Your Garden: Growing Figs  Fruits Of Your Garden: Growing Passionfruit - Autumn Is Also The Time To Plant Strawberries For Spring  How To Water Your Plants When Away On Holidays + Some April 2019 School Holidays Fun For Outdoors; A Skateboard Swing Or Indoors; Grow Or Make Pot Plant People Dealing With Autumn Dampness Inside The Home + Mums Day Gifts For 2019 Winter Heating Guide + Get Ready For Winter Specials  Keeping Your Garden Dewful During Times Of Water Restrictions and Drought  Installing Leaf Stopper Gutter Guard + Trade Day 2019  JBH Mitre 10 Trade Day Guests 2019  An Artfull Garden - for Winter School Holidays 2019 DIY Deck Refurbishment: Turning Wood Into Open Tiled Spaces - Groundworks  Father's Day Wish List 2019 + How to Re-stain your Deck timbers and posts for Summer  Installing Posts For Decks and Verandahs With Heavier Loads + Installing Membranes For Tiled Decks National Garden Week's 2019 Focus Is On Children(Oct 13-19): Spring School Holiday 2019 Garden Ideas (to get started on)  Replacing Balustrades Handrails  DIY Tiling Your Verandah: and Choosing Your Simple Or Complex Tile Pattern  Reduce Bushfire Risk To Older Homes + Preparing Your Yard For Bushfires  Time to Put Up those Christmas Lights and Deck your Gum Trees with rows of Jolly!  NSW RFS Bushfire Survival Plan 2020 + Reduce Bushfire Risk To Homes + Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Great Water Saving Ideas during Level 2 water restrictions + some  'Don't Sweat Summer'  Specials  The Inaugural Sydney Edible Garden Trail - Learn how to help your garden survive the heat, drought, and water restrictions  DIY Flyscreens  DIY Privacy Screen In 2 Hours  Family Hardware Store Wins Best In Australia  Autumn DIY Jobs: Exterior Jobs to Keep Everything Dry and Cosy Inside the Home  Autumn Vegepod Garden: Plant Now to Stay Healthy: JBH Response to COVID-19 Restrictions - We're Adapting!  Autumn Holidays Projects: Let's Go Fly A Kite + Some handy Painting Tips for Interiors and Sprucing up that Outside Deck - Easter Hours 2020  Pittwater's Noxious Weeds: A Great Time To Get Outdoors and Pull Them Out and Replace With Native Plants  Blooming Lovely: Late Autumn Planting For Gardens Full Of Colour, Cheer + Great Food For The Table  Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home - June 2020  DIY A Job For Life: Apprentice Carpenter + Commencement Tool List  Winter School Holidays 2020: Easy To Do Garden Mosaic Pavers Little Hands Can Create + Home DIYer: Simple Concrete Slab  DIY - A Job For Life: Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship DIY Fathers' Day ideas for 2020 + August Garden Jobs  DIY Job for Life: Plumber's Apprenticeship Early Spring Garden Care Spring 2020 + Salad Garden For Children  A Job For Life: Certificate III In Electrotechnology - From Apprentice To A Business Owner; Jay Turns Up The Voltage On His Career + Spring Garden Specials - seedlings time!  Spring is here and wattles are out in bloom: a love letter to our iconic flowers  Perfect Tomatoes, Capsicums and Spring Onions - Summer Salad Staples + what to plant now  BBQ Season: some tips to keep your New or Old BBQ Clean  Christmas Lights Time 2020: Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly!  Johnson Brothers Avalon Store Renovations & Mona Vale Store: Everything You Need This Summer In Stock  How To Keep Your Home Cool During A Heatwave Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home: The Wet Summer Of 2020/2021 +Nothing By Halves, Johnson Bros. Mitre 10, great new video By Community Requests Autumn/ February 2021 re-run: Garden Design and Plant Management to Minimise Tick Attacks and Infestations  The Bees Knees: what you can plant now to help your garden grow and help the bees  Dealing with Storm Events: Flooding inside and around the home - how to Be Prepared  Fun Project Ideas for Autumn School Holidays  10 Ways to keep your home warm and save money this Autumn and Winter  Mother's Day 2021 Ideas: Grow Her Some Lemons Or Avocadoes Or Get A Pink Step Ladder So She Can Safely Reach The Top Shelf Indoors + JBH Celebrates Upgrade Of Avalon Beach Store  These 3 Tips Will Help You Create A Thriving Pollinator-Friendly Garden This Winter  'Generation Restoration' Is The UN's World Environment Day 2021 Theme: How You Can Help Out At Home  The Johnson Brothers Trade Day Is Back: Thursday June 17th + How To Build A Nesting Box For Our Local Possums and Birds  Winter School Holidays 2021: Fun Projects You Can Do Around The Home - Something For The Young and Even Younger  Winter DIY Ideas: Painting A Feature Wall + Outdoor Heating Options For Your Home + Declutter/Organise That Tool Shed Science Week 2021 Food Theme: A Salad Garden For Children  Early Spring Chores For Great A Summer Outdoors: Clean and Reseal Your Wooden Deck Area  Early Spring Chores For Great A Summer Outdoors: Soil Preparation For Vegetables + Salads + A Few Other Tips To Make Your Garden Ready To Plant Out  Spring School Holidays Projects 2021: A Swing Chair and Dolls' House or Toy Garage  The Beer Ledge: Done In An Afternoon Projects For The Garden  October- November Garden Jobs: Let's Get Busy Planting Out Now + Mow For Your Bros. This Movember   Mow For Your Bros. This Movember: Some Lawn Care Tips To Keep Your Grass Greener This Summer - Aerate, Worm Up!, Fertilise, Watering, Mowing Basics  Christmas-New Years 2021 Checklists: Preparing The Garden & Home - Entertaining - Gift Ideas For Every Budget  DIY Backyard Cricket Pitch DIY Surfboard Rack: Vertical and Horizontal Options  Late Summer - Early Autumn Garden Tips: BOM Forecasts Warm Autumn 2022 With Above Average Rainfall  Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home March 2022  Maintenance Of Your Home's Outside Areas After Storm Events: Paths, Walls & Windows, Dampness Under The House, Dying Lawns And Plants - The DIY Checklist  Fun Project Ideas for Youngsters for Autumn School Holidays: wooden cars, blackboards, bright painted herb pots, grow your own food, make a chessboard  Mother's Day 2022: Promise Her An Ever Blooming Native Flowering Plants Garden  Retaining Walls Save Your Garden's Soil: DIY  Winter Draught Stops To Lessen Your Power Bill   Johnson Brothers Trade Day 2022: June 16 At Mona Vale + Winter Garden Jobs For A Flowering Fruitful Spring  Winter School Holidays Projects For Youngsters On Rainy Days Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home: Black Mould July 2022  Stop Winter Rain Soil Erosion In Your Garden - Especially On Sloping Blocks Increases In Building Materials Costs Adds Pressure To Fixed Price Contracts - Construction Industry  Father's Day 2022 - Some Gift Ideas To Make Dad Feel Special; Some For Those Without A Single Dollar + Some For Those Who Get Pocket Money! Spring 2022: Time To Get In The Garden! What Can Be Done In September - For Youngsters + Oldsters  Spring School Holidays 2022: Handmade Toys - For Youngsters + Oldsters Who Want To Lend A Hand  Spring Lawn Care: During Mow For Your Bro Month - Movember 2022  Preparing Your Garden and Home For Bushfires 2022 - The Rains Will Cease; Now Is A Good Time To Clean Out Your Gutters + Prep. The Home  Preparing Outdoor Areas For Christmas Get-Togethers and Summer Visitors: Wooden Decks, Tiles, Pavers, Outdoor  Furniture, Putting Up The Christmas Lights, Garden Spruce Up   Summer Garden-House Care: when to water, mow, when and how to harvest that crop, how to keep the ants, ticks and mozzies at bay this season + Christmas Gifts for all budgets and everyone + Johnson Brothers Christmas - New Years Trading Hours  End Of Summer Garden To Do List For A Bountiful Indian Summer This Autumn  End Of Summer Garden To Do List For The Lawn: How To Combat Armyworm + Small Jobs Boost Winter Resilience - Aerate, Weed, Feed, Patch Bare Spots  A Dry Autumn Forecast: How To Look After Your Garden During Low Rain Seasons + What Plants Thrive In Dry Conditions  Autumn School Holidays 2023: DIY Project Ideas For Youngsters, Older Youngsters & The Young At Heart: Lava Lamp (60th year of this invention), Wood Building Blocks for Toddlers and Older, Let's go Fly a Kite, Basic Wood Bookshelf, Sundial, Make a rope and wood swing, Making Your Own Windchimes + more  It's starting to get Cold: 11 Ways to keep your home warm, safe and save money this Autumn and Winter - what to look for in a heater; the list!  Mother's Day 2023 DIY Idea: A Basic Bookshelf You Can Make For All Mum's Books  Mould set to rise Inside Your home this Winter: How to Keep Air and Surfaces Healthier  A Job For Life as HSC Trial Exams commence: Apprentice Carpenter + Commencement Tool List  Pittwater's Noxious Weeds: A Great Time To Get Outdoors, Pull Them Out - Replace With Native Plants  DIY Worm Farm: Spring 2023 Garden Prep. + Father's Day 2023 Gift Ideas   DIY Father's Day 2023 Gift Ideas: Some For Little Hands + Those Now Grown + The Best Gifts For The Best Dads From JBH Dry Warm Spring Forecast: Time To Prepare Your Home For Bushfire Season - The RFS's List + 6 Easy To Do Extras You Can Do In The Garden + Home To Be Prepared, Get Ready Weekend 2023 Dry Warm Spring Forecast: Put In Drought Tolerant Native Plants + Spring School Holiday Spring Gardening Ideas For Youngsters Because They Like 'Growing Stuff' Too  Johnson Brothers' Mona Vale Outlet Wins Store Of The Year Again In 2023: Tradies Breakfast Every Friday - Recycling Of Batteries Available + Spring Garden Care For Your Lawn  How To Save Water This Spring-Summer  How To Save Water This Spring-Summer: Retaining Water On A Sloping Site + Best Coastal Plants To Retain Soil  Christmas Lights Time: Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly! + Pittwater MP - Leader Of Opposition Visit Mona Vale Johnson Brothers Store  Christmas-New Years-Summer Prep.: Outdoor Areas For Summer Celebrations + How To Keep Your Home Cool During A Heatwave Without An Air-Conditioner + DIY Your Own BBQ Kitchen Garden For Gifts That Grow Past That Giving Day   Johnson Brothers Hardware Mona Vale launches e-Waste Recycle Program Summer De-Bug: How to Keep Flies, Ants, Mozzies and Cockroaches where they belong - In the Garden  Humid Summer + Above Median Rainfall Predicted For Autumn 2024 Means Mould In The Home: Some Tips To Keep The Family Safer & Healthier  Go Outside & Play!: Creating Garden Spaces To Connect Children With Nature This Autumn  Fun Project Ideas for Autumn School Holidays: ideas for those who like making things out of wood, growing things, painting things, storing things and one project for really big kids!  Mother's Day 2024: A Few Handmade Options + Gift Ideas  Mould Inside Your home after all that rain?: How to Keep Air and Surfaces Healthier  Winter Draught Stops To Lessen Your Power Bill and Keep The Home Warm + JBH EOFY Catalogue  Winter School Holiday Ideas 2024: Woodworking Projects For Beginners, An Artfull Garden, Vegepods For Little Hands, Easy To Make Lego Table Or Student Desk That Can Be Dismantled   One Winter Weekend Projects: DIY Carport   Father's Day 2024: a Few DIY 'thank you dad' Ideas for little hands + get the garden ready for Spring  Johnson Brothers partner with Total Tools: Mona Vale Store Now Open - At: 77 Bassett street, Mona Vale  Spring Lawn Care + How to Renew an area with New Turf - Also Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 New Concrete Store at Mona Vale is now open   Get Ready Weekend 2024: A Warm Spring Forecast: Time To Prepare Your Home For Bushfire Season - The RFS's List + 6 Easy To Do Extras You Can Do In The Garden + Home To Be Prepared - Plus: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale Wins Retail Store of the Year  Go Outside and Play: Creating Garden Spaces To Connect Children With Nature this spring holidays  Spring Garden Care + A Salad Garden For Children: Inspire them to Grow what they will Eat this Summer   Christmas Cheer 2024: Time to Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly! + Keeping Mozzies away - Ticks at Bay This Summer   Christmas-New Years Checklist: Preparing the Garden & Home For Visitors + Entertaining + Gift Ideas For Every Budget  DIY A Summer-Autumn Salad Garden for a Balcony or at Waist-height  A Job For Life: Apprentice Carpenter + Commencement Tool List  DIY Repairing Sunken Paver Areas Fix  Reducing Ticks in Your Garden (early Autumn): Garden care, Plants that Repel, What to Wear Outdoors  BOM's Autumn 2025 Forecast Makes this Season Great for Garden Care + What to Plant Now  Pittwater's Noxious Weeds: A Great Time To Get Outdoors, Pull Them Out, Replace With Native Plants  Potted Colour for Winter Brightness As Summer crop is harvested: Natives + Perennials + what to plant now for A Winter Vegetables crop  Dealing With Dampness Inside Your Home  11 Ways to keep your home Warm, Safe and Save Money this Winter  Winter School Holidays: Fun Projects You Can Do Around The Home - Something For Everyone  DIY Privacy Screen In 2 Hours   Father's Day 2025: A few Gift Ideas to Spoil the best Dad in the world  Father's Day 2025: A few Gift Ideas to Spoil the Dad in the world Who Loves Being Outdoors  Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale - Avalon 70th Birthday Celebrations: September 19 to 22   National Garden Week 2025: School Holiday Garden Ideas for Youngsters + Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Community Grants Fund Launched   Spring Chores For Great A Summer Outdoors: Clean and Reseal Your Wooden Deck Area  Some Lawn Care Tips To Keep Your Grass Greener This Spring-Summer  Christmas Lights Safety Tips + Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Black Friday Sale runs until November 30; Perfect to Help You Get Ready for Christmas - New Years  Christmas-New Years 2025-26 Checklists: Preparing The Garden & Home - Entertaining - Gift Ideas For Every Budget  How To Keep Your Home Cool During Heatwaves  Apprentice Carpenter + Fee-Free Courses + Commencement Tool List + How to Look After Your Tools   Reducing Ticks in Your Garden: Garden care, Plants that Repel, What to Wear Outdoors  DIY Bird Houses + Possum Dreys  Autumn Planting For Gardens Full Of Colour and Cheer + Autumn Garden Support: Feed-Mulch-Check the Lawn  Mother's Day 2026: Give Mum some new plants for her Ever Blooming Native Flowering Plants Garden DIY Ideas Autumn DIY Jobs: Exterior Jobs to Keep Everything Dry and Cosy Inside the Home   Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home + EOFY Sale 2026  Winter School Holidays 2026: Fun Projects For Youngsters   Winter Draught Stops To Lessen Your Power Bill & Keep The Home Warm as Snow Winds Blow  DIY Fathers' Day ideas 2026 + August Garden Jobs  DIY Fathers' Day ideas for the Gardening-BBQing Dad  Spring 2026: Time to Help your Garden Grow - your 'how to' list for soil care, mulching, tool care and what to plant now + Johnson Bros. Mitre 10 Mona Vale has been awarded the 2026 NSW & ACT Timber & Hardware Industry Retail store of the year (over 2500sqm) Spring Garden Fun for Children to Connect to Nature: Children's Salad + Backyard Farmer Raised Garden Bed + Go Outside and Play ideas  DIY End-of Year Thank You + Christmas Gift Ideas (already!): Cutting Boards

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John and Bob Johnson - The Johnson Brothers Profile  John William Alfred Johnson - The Eulogies for those who could not attend Mass

Australia's Prime Minister Visits Mackellar - Informal Afternoon Tea with Hon. Malcolm Turnbull October 2016

JBH Win Awards August 2018 Trifecta - 2018 Free Trade Day supporters, Mitre 10 Heritage Advert features JBH Mona Vale Store, Hardware Australia’s 2018 NSW Hardware Store of the Year over 2500sqm.

Front Page Issue 294: 2018 Winners Of National Hardware Store Of The Year - Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale !!!

National Garden Week's 2019 Focus Is On Children(Oct 13-19): School Holiday Garden Ideas (to get started on) & Congratulations Award Winning Johnson Brothers Mitre10 At Mona Vale - 2019 NSW Store Of the Year, 2019 NSW Trade Centre Of the Year and 2019 Village Garden Centre of the Year

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 were awarded as the best Trade Store in the country: February 2020

Family Hardware Store Wins Best In Australia: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale Crowned ‘National Trade Store Of The Year’ - Celebrating 65th Year in 2020

Johnson Brothers' Mona Vale Outlet Wins Store Of The Year Again In 2023: Tradies Breakfast Every Friday - Recycling Of Batteries Available 

Anzac Day In Pittwater 2020: Candles, Crosses and Online Commemorative Services: Johnson Brothers Family Donates 20 Thousand Candles to Community Light Up The Dawn Initiative 

Front Page Issue 447: ANZAC DAY 2020

Front Page Issue 478: Johnson Brothers Avalon Store Renovations & Mona Vale Store: Everything You Need This Summer In Stock

Front Page Issue 492:  JBH Celebrates Upgrade Of Avalon Beach Store


Bob, John and Robert Johnson, 2013 - photo by A J G.

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