Happy hydrated hens

Hot weather makes life difficult for everyone, including chooks. Jessamy Miller has some tips to help keep them cool.

Water saving tips

Water saving is a must for every gardener so here are some simple, smalll-scale tricks for efficient water use.

Keeping chooks in small spaces

Yes, you can have chickens in a small yard, just pick the right type.

Small space chicken keeping

It’s possible to keep chickens even in a handkerchief sized backyard if you use the space wisely and pick the right type of fowl.

Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets

Learn how growing smaller tomato cultivars in containers means you can make the most of the space (and sunshine) on offer.

Safe shredding

If you have a garden full of trees, shrubs and vigorously growing perennials, all of which need to be pruned back, a shredder will come in handy.

Keeping your chooks safe

It's important to know how to keep pathogens and other nasties away from your poultry.

Animal-free fertilisers

Read about the fertiliser and soil amendment options for vegan gardeners or those who are looking for ways to reduce animal dependence.

Raising rare poultry

Rare poultry breeds are well worth your time, writes Jessamy Miller.

Cool-season pruning

Before you start pruning, there's a few things you need to consider, writes Justin Russell.

Bee protected

Is your fear of being stung holding you back from keeping bees? Kelly Lees explains how you can care for your bees safely.

Greenhouse growing

You can use a structure such as a greenhouse to modify climate conditions, says Justin Russell, protecting plants or extending the growing season for cold-sensitive crops.