Know your stuff – Organic Gardening glossary
Our glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced.
Get your garden started with this simple idea
Just beginning your gardening adventure? Read on for tips to get a garden bed up and running.
Why won’t my seedlings grow?
Our horticultural experts answer a common question for gardeners who are trying to start their plants from seed: why won't my seedlings grow?
How healthy soil helps save water
When it comes to getting your garden through a hot summer, a good place to start is improving your soil so it holds more water.
Grow more with climbing frames
Training plants up a climbing frame will help you grow more in a limited space and get higher returns at harvest time.
How to maximise your garden space
Maximise the space available in your garden so you can enjoy an ongoing supply of fresh produce.
How to master the art of growing plants in containers
Pots are used in smaller yards to conserve space, but growing in containers can be very handy, no matter the size of your garden.
How to maximise your hens’ egg production with a balanced diet
If you are dreaming of an achievable and rewarding way to supply some of your own food, you can’t go past keeping laying hens, such as the barnevelder.
How to put in place a crop rotation plan
A crop rotation plan will help avoid pest and disease build up in your garden.
Which manure is best?
Asking yourself whether chook poo or that bag of horse manure a friend has offered you for free is what you need? Consider these points first.
Plan for the future: grow fruit trees
Honey and Leonie Atkinson transformed a patch of kikuyu grass into a thriving orchard, here's their planting advice to help you have your own bumper fruit harvest.
How to bring more birds into your garden
Insects play a vital role in supporting native birds. Here's how you can plant to attract more bugs, and so more birds, to your backyard.