Choosing a chook house
Wed, 23/06/2021 - 2:51pmLife is much richer in this Melbourne household with a few chooks added to the mix – here's some tips Jian Liu learnt about making a home for chickens so everyone is happy.
Getting started
Pre-sprouting peas
Wed, 23/06/2021 - 2:31pmPea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed, as Karen Sutherland explains here.
Spinach substitutes
Tue, 04/05/2021 - 3:24pmSpinach is a no-fuss cool season crop but there are some excellent substitutes for warmer seasons and regions too hot for English spinach.
Know your stuff
Thu, 15/04/2021 - 5:30pmIn Issue 125, Penny Woodward set out a very useful glossary of common organic gardening terms to help novice gardeners learn what’s what – and as a refresher for the more experience among you....
What is Organics?
Mon, 12/04/2021 - 1:33pmGardening legend Peter Cundall outlines the principles of growing organically – a choice many gardeners are making today, wanting to grow healthier food for their family, and to contribute to a...
How to protect limes from pests
Thu, 29/10/2020 - 4:59pmLimes look gorgeous in your garden and add a tasty tang to meals in your kitchen -- so you don't want pests getting to them before you do.
The wonders of sprouts and microgreens
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:17pmIt's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, writes Penny Woodward.
Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets
Mon, 23/09/2019 - 4:18pmLearn how growing smaller tomato cultivars in containers means you can make the most of the space (and sunshine) on offer.
Bee protected
Tue, 30/04/2019 - 4:28pmIs your fear of being stung holding you back from keeping bees? Kelly Lees explains how you can care for your bees safely.
It's a jungle in here
Thu, 21/03/2019 - 1:46pmOur living rooms are being taken over by plants – and it’s good for us in many different ways! Justin Russell shares his indoor plant care tips to help you get started.