The power of pollination
Mon, 05/08/2019 - 3:41pmPollination is necessary for our gardens to thrive so it's handy to understand how we can help all those beneficial insects and animals do their work.
Beneficial plants & insects
How to get the native buzz - just add bees!
Thu, 14/02/2019 - 4:47pmPAUL WEST explains how to bring more native bees into your life and gardens by encouraging their natural habitats.
Ants - friend or foes
Wed, 13/02/2019 - 9:48amAnts are part of life in Australia, says Denis Crawford, and are very important in the environment.
Spiders are special
Fri, 13/07/2018 - 5:22pmLook after your spiders says Penny Woodward, the vast majority are harmless and all are beneficial.
All abuzz
Wed, 26/04/2017 - 3:20pmKirsten Bradley shares her sweet secrets of success for keeping bees.
Itchy and scratchy
Wed, 02/11/2016 - 2:28pm'Tis the season for mozzies and ticks. Try these helpful plants to take the sting out of their bite, writes PENNY WOODWARD.
Fungi facts
Thu, 29/01/2015 - 5:55pmPENNY WOODWARD says it is good to look after most of the fungi growing in your garden.
Pesticide residues in wines
Wed, 04/09/2013 - 5:30pmIn the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Organic Gardener, there is an article by SIMON WEBSTER on organic wine which pointed to more information on wine pesticide residues. Here it is:
Into the wild
Tue, 03/09/2013 - 4:17pmGardeners can become fixated on maximising productive space, but having a wild patch in the garden can bring many benefits, from pollination to pest control, writes JERRY COLEBY-WILLIAMS.