Soil secrets for citrus success
Wed, 22/06/2022 - 1:37pmThere's many aspects of citrus growing that ensure success (climate, tree choice and where you plant it, for example) but it all starts with the soil, writes Helen McKerral.
Fruits & nuts
Quirky quandongs
Fri, 20/05/2022 - 12:15pmKaren Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!
Growing blackberries in abundance
Mon, 10/01/2022 - 11:39amSummer is time for fresh berries and Justin Russell tells us we can grow them in our backyards in abundance - a chance to ditch the plastic and have your own supply!
Get started with pineapples
Tue, 02/11/2021 - 3:55pmGrowing a pineapple can be as simple as twisting the top off an existing fruit and planting it.
Mighty mulberries
Thu, 22/07/2021 - 4:43pmFrom an early age, Paul West fell in love with the resilient mulberry and its bountiful, juicy and tangy fruit.
Ten tips for a healthy garden
Sun, 28/02/2021 - 2:07pmPenny Woodward, shares her tips for a thriving garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.
How to grow chemical-free strawberries
Thu, 29/10/2020 - 3:34pmStrawberries are high on the list of chemically contaminated foods that we buy at a supermarket, so here's a refresher on how to grow your own strawberries organically from Penny Woodward.
Bob's Summer Surprise
Wed, 20/05/2020 - 12:21pmIt took 20 years for Bob Magnus to breed this apple, says Penny Woodward, and it all started in Huonville, Tasmania.
Easygoing cumquats
Fri, 13/09/2019 - 5:15pmHelen McKerral says its best to always plant comquats into warm soil.
Pears: cool season fruit to grow in your backyard
Sat, 15/06/2019 - 11:38amFresh is best when it comes to pears as they are a very fragile fruit. Justin Russell looks at the many reasons for growing your own tree, including their ability to thrive and grow fruit in a...