Recent articles by Karen Sutherland
Grow your own root vegies for winter
Karen Sutherland suggests some super-nourishing root vegies for you to plant during this winter from carrots to sugar beets
Cool salad greens
These cold-loving salad greens can be planted now for a healthy harvest.
Encouraging native bees
If you follow these basic principles in your garden, native bees and other beneficial insects will know they’re welcome, writes Karen Sutherland.
Native plants for indoors
There’s a stack of Australian native plants from rainforest areas that are naturally suited to low light, so are perfect for growing indoors, writes Karen Sutherland.
Plant: rhubarb, rocket and more!
Here's a selection of plants that will look great in your garden and add spicy flavours to your cooking.
Pre-sprouting peas
Pea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed.
Minty magic
Known by gardeners as native mint bush, Prostanthera rotundifolia is a handy plant for semi-shade.
Introduction to warrigal greens
Warrigal greens are one of the easiest and most rewarding native food plants to grow.
Edible succulents
These three edible, waterwise succulents can be planted in your backyard. They are easy to grow, and tasty!
Growing edible flowers in your garden
Edible flowers add a colourful spark and fresh flavour to dishes, are the basis of health-giving teas, and create delicious cordials and preserves.
Seeds are free
These seeds are available for free, all you have to do is use them to grow food, save those seeds and then share with others.
Growing and Using Native Violets
Native violets are a colourful ground cover with edible flowers that can be used in spring salads.