Feeding fruit trees & bulbs
Tue, 24/08/2021 - 9:39amFrom daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy. Penny Woodward explains why.
What to do now
Pepino: a year-round rockmelon
Tue, 06/07/2021 - 3:24pmPepinos may prefer to be grown in a warm climate, but Jian Liu has found that in her Melbourne backyard, these melons give a generous taste of the tropics even in winter.
A frosty reception
Tue, 25/05/2021 - 4:24pmWhen frost comes creeping into your garden, it can ruin all the hard work you've done in a snap! Helen McKerral suggests ways to combat the chills of winter.
How to grow sprouts
Mon, 22/02/2021 - 4:02pmAll you need is a bench or windowsill and some easy-to-find equipment to grow sprouts, writes Penny Woodward.
Hot weather watering tips
Fri, 22/01/2021 - 3:42pmSome tips from Penny Woodward to help keep plants alive during summer heat.
Pruning and training raspberries
Wed, 06/01/2021 - 10:21amThe freshness and flavour of raspberries are one of the joys of summer -- and you can grow them in your own backyard.
How to dry herbs
Sun, 06/12/2020 - 12:00pmSummer's a great time to dry herbs, says Penny Woodward. It's also the time when most of them should be harvested. Here's how to do it.
Pickled gherkins
Tue, 01/12/2020 - 3:23pmExperiencing a cucumber glut in your garden? That's not such a bad thing, according to Justin Russell, who has heaps in his patch. His advice? Start pickling!
In time of crisis: grow food
Wed, 25/03/2020 - 4:05pm
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Water saving tips
Wed, 22/01/2020 - 2:44pmPenny Woodward looks at simple smalll scale tricks for efficient water use.