How to grow plants from tip cuttings

Want to add to your plant collection without adding to the costs? Read on for the answer - and it's easy!

Citrus winter maintenance

So, your citrus has provided a bumper crop of fruit this season. Well, now is the time to take care of your trees by following our tips for pruning, mulching and fertilising, in preparation for the year ahead.

Broccoli

Saving seeds means that you will be able to grow stronger, healthier and more resilient plants. Here's how to save seed from a broccoli plant.

The best worms for healthy soil

Healthy soil devours compost, and one of Kate Flood's favourite low-effort, high-reward composting solutions is worm farming. But not all worms are created equal when it comes to healthy soil.

Care for poultry in the wet

Backyard poultry aren't built to cope with rainy weather. These tips will help you keep your chooks happy and healthy.

Heeling in bare-rooted trees

If you can't plant your bare-rooted trees straightaway, you can do what’s called ‘heeling in’. Plus, some basic planting tips.

How to prepare for bird flu

Bird flu is a highly infectious virus that can harm backyard poultry. Not yet in Australia, it's still important to be aware of its impact.

Jessamy Miller’s special warming mash recipe for chooks

Try this recipe for warming chook mash from our chook expert. It will help keep your chooks happy and healthy.

Planting in punnets

Starting vegies in punnets will mean you have crops ready to plant out, no matter the season or conditions. Here's how.

Keeping your henhouse tidy

When the hot weather starts to wane, it's a good time to set your chooks up for a safe, healthy and cosy cool season.

Prepare your patch for the cool season

Autumn is the time to turn our attention to planning and prepping our winter garden.

Join the no-dig revolution

There's a growing number of gardeners who have hung up the spade and adopted the no-dig approach. Phil Dudman explains why.