Recent articles by Karen Sutherland
Compact gum trees for small spaces: Corymbia ficifolia
You don't need to have a huge backyard to grow a gum tree. One favourite for small spaces that you can try is Corymbia ficifolia.
How to help avocado trees pollinate
There's a trick to pollinating avocado trees: you basically need two different types for success. Learn more here.
How to grow rhubarb
Add rhubarb to your garden: it takes little care and tastes delicious (especially in sweet treats)!
How to grow silverbeet
Karen Sutherland says this versatile veg is her steady, reliable, go-to plant, with its long harvest time and ability to self-seed. Here's her top tips for growing.
Time to grow squash
There's a surprisingly diverse and super-productive range of squash – and you only need a few plants to feed a family.
Try your hand at yams
You can tap into the highly sustaining qualities of yams, whether you have a cool or warm climate garden, writes Karen Sutherland.
How to grow tasty celery
The taste of your celery depends on many factors, including whether or not you blanch the stem of the plant during the growing process.
Herbs to grow and savour
Karen Sutherland suggests some perennial herbs that are strong on colour and flavour, including hyssop and French tarragon.
Protecting plants from winter cold & frost
If you have good house heating, it’s easy to forget that out in the garden some plants need protection from the cold. Here's some tips to help your plants through the winter months, from Karen Sutherland.
Herbaceous perennials to plant in winter for spring
Plant herbaceous perennials now for flowers in spring and beyond. Try these suggestions from Karen Sutherland.
Planting peas from seed
Peas are one of the most obliging vegies to grow from seed, but a bit of planning helps to ensure they'll provide you with an abundant harvest.
Quirky quandongs
Karen Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!