Grow bee-attracting aquilegias
Tue, 16/02/2021 - 2:45pmHelen McKerral has long been captivated by the bonnet-like, bee-attracting aquilegias.
Ornamentals
Blooming blue flowers!
Wed, 25/11/2020 - 4:45pmAlthough blue flowers are relatively rare, they are well worth searching out, writes Helen McKerral, adding beauty and colour to your garden.
Gillyflowers, pinks, picotees
Sat, 01/08/2020 - 5:00pmThese are all names for old-fashioned Dianthus species says Penny Woodward
Poppy planting time
Sat, 11/05/2019 - 2:40pmPlanting poppy seed, Penny Woodward explains, takes a little care.
Roses of yesteryear
Thu, 07/06/2018 - 12:00amPenny Woodward investigates roses of yesteryear, and lists her top picks.
Love-in-a-mist
Sat, 16/12/2017 - 2:29pmPenny Woodward says that despite its delicate looks, love-in-a-mist is surprisingly tough and easy to grow.
Shimmering salvias
Tue, 18/07/2017 - 2:35pmPenny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.
Gardens for the future?
Sun, 14/08/2016 - 6:03pmPENNY WOODWARD says that you can have your say about these iconic gardens.
Succulent sedums
Sun, 22/02/2015 - 3:57pmSometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD
There’s nothing bad about Banksias
Wed, 21/03/2012 - 5:23pmThe Big Bad Banksia Men have terrorised the dreams of Aussie schoolchildren for decades. But JUSTIN RUSSELL wirtes that there's nothing bad about banksias, and in fact, they have an important role...