The best nest

Jessamy Miller investigates nest boxes, from size and siting to keeping them clean, in the hen house.

Tidying your trees

Grab your secateurs. Now's the time to tidy up your trees, says Penny Woodward.

Biochar explained

Simon Webster investigates biochar and reveals Peter Cundall's method for making it.

It’s elementary

Elements and trace elements are essential to plant health, so deficiencies can lead to a wide range of plant problems, writes Peter Cundall.  

How many chickens…

How many chickens can your space accommodate? Jessamy Miller explains.

A few favourite weeds

Penny Woodward shares the hidden benefits of some of her favourite garden weeds.

Planting the seed

Growing vegies from seed has benefits aplenty, writes Annette McFarlane.

All abuzz

Kirsten Bradley shares her sweet secrets of success for keeping bees.

Good chook neighbour

Chickens are becoming more popular in urban areas. Jessamy Miller outlines tips to keep your neighbours on side.

Garden jobs for March

March is no time to rest on your laurels, says JUSTIN RUSSELL. Read his tips for autumn gardening.

March planting guide

JUSTIN RUSSELL has ideas for what you can plant now, no matter if your place is hot, cool or somewhere in between.

Pocket-sized producers

For a quail of a good time, try keeping these lively little egg layers that are well suited to small gardens, writes JESSAMY MILLER.