Know your stuff – Organic Gardening glossary

Penny Woodward's glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced harvesters out there.

Encouraging good wasps in your garden

Despite their fearsome reputations, wasps, with a few exceptions, are pollinators and can help keep pests away. Denis Crawford takes a closer look at some of the goodies.

Why grow heirlooms?

Heirloom edibles are important to our survival, and that of the planet. That's why our horticultural editor, Penny Woodward, loves growing them. Find out why ...

A frosty reception

When frost comes creeping into your garden, it can ruin all the hard work you've done in a snap! But you can combat the chills of winter.

What is Organics?

Gardening 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 healthy planet.

Crop rotation

A crop rotation plan is a good idea for every garden as it will help avoid pests and disease build up – here's some basics.

Ten tips for a healthy garden

These tips will help you create a thriving organic garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.

Build a bed for your vegies

Planning your vegie patch? There's one question many of you might be asking: are raised beds right for me? Have a read and find out.

Start your own food garden

These basic steps, including easy crops to start with, will help you set up a vegetable garden so you can grow your own food.

Worm farms and tumblers

Not everyone has the space in the garden for a compost heap -- that's where a worm farm comes in!

Planning your garden

It's a good idea to do what is called succession planting so you don't end up with too little or too much of the vegies you love best. Here's how to go about it.

Getting your vegie garden started

Starting a vegie patch? Well, there's one very important question to ask yourself. Pick from these answers the one that suits you and your space.