Georgie by Backyard Farmer

A complete kitchen garden that fits on a balcony, waters itself from below, and rolls to follow the sun. Grown-up veggie growing without the digging.

Why we rate it

  • Waters itself

    The wicking reservoir holds 25 litres below the soil. Plants drink from the bottom as they need it, so there's no overwatering and no drying out over a hot weekend away.

  • Keeps the pests out

    The fine mesh canopy stops cabbage moth, birds and possums before they start, softens harsh sun and hail, and still lets rain and light through to the crop.

  • No bending, no digging

    On its wheeled trolley the garden sits at bench height. Plant, pick and prune standing up, and roll the whole bed to chase the winter sun.

Three pieces. One complete kitchen garden.

Each piece works on its own. Together they make the full Georgie setup, and buying the set costs less than buying the pieces one at a time.

Pick your colour

Take the whole setup home

It's the best price on the full Georgie setup you'll find anywhere.

Bought separately $449.85

$396.99

Save $52.86 when you buy the set

Order-in item: we'll have your Georgie ready for delivery or pickup within 2 weeks, usually sooner.

The full Georgie set in green, planted up at Altra Nursery

What's in the set

Every piece is also sold on its own.

  • 1
    BYF Protection Canopy

    The Protection Canopy

    Fine mesh keeps cabbage moth, birds and possums off your crop, softens harsh sun and hail, and still lets rain and light through.

    $89.95

  • 2
    BYF Metal Trolley

    The Metal Trolley

    A powder coated steel stand on wheels. Brings the garden up to working height with no bending, and rolls to follow the sun.

    $199.95

  • 3
    BYF Self Watering Planter Green

    The Self-Watering Planter

    175 litres of soil above a 25 litre wicking reservoir. Water from the top or let it drink from below. No overwatering, no drying out.

    $159.95

Good questions

How does the self-watering part actually work?

Under the soil sits a 25 litre reservoir. Soil columns reach down into it and wick moisture upward, so the root zone stays evenly damp and the plants take what they need. Fill it from the top, and drainage points stop the bed ever flooding.

How long until I can pick mine up?

Georgie is an order-in item. Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery or pickup, though it's usually sooner. Ring the nursery if you need it for a particular date and we'll see what we can do.

Is it hard to put together?

No tools drama. The planter clips together, the trolley bolts up with the included fittings, and the canopy slots straight on. Most people are planting within the hour.

What's it made of?

The planter is 98% recycled, UV-resistant plastic made to live outdoors, in your choice of green or grey. The trolley is powder coated steel.

Want to see one planted up before you decide? There's a Georgie on display at the nursery. Come and have a look, or read the maker's guide at backyard-farmer.com.au.