A seed of an idea
Tue, 13/07/2021 - 12:26pmA small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north, writes Penny Woodward.
Propagating
How seeds disperse naturally
Wed, 03/02/2021 - 11:55amOnce plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – Helen McKerral explains how it happens, naturally.
Planting seed
Mon, 06/04/2020 - 1:19pmFirst time sowing seed? Here's some tips from Penny Woodward for new growers to follow, as well as a guide to the plants best grown as seedlings.
Sowing organic seeds
Thu, 26/07/2018 - 9:00amIt's life affirming, says Penny Woodward, to plant seed and watch it grow.
Spring seed sowing 101
Fri, 26/08/2016 - 12:00pmConfused about which seed to sow where? Not sure which potting mix to use? JUSTIN RUSSELL has you covered.
How to take a hardwood cutting
Tue, 28/06/2016 - 11:44amMid winter is a great time to propagate plants from hardwood cuttings, says HELEN McKERRAL.
Spring into organic gardening
Wed, 03/09/2014 - 10:16amBe inspired by the October issue of Organic Gardener magazine, writes STEVE PAYNE.
She'll be apples
Wed, 27/08/2014 - 1:19pmIt's early spring and the sap is rising, the perfect time to propagate deciduous fruit trees says JUSTIN RUSSELL.
The hard graft
Mon, 14/07/2014 - 2:28pmGrafting your favourite tomato onto pest-resistant root stock will help eradicate tomato disease, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
Healthy home-raised seedlings
Fri, 13/09/2013 - 9:26amWhen raising seedlings at home, it's important to make sure the little plants well fed and toughened up before planting into the garden. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips for producing robust plants...