Soil solutions: dealing with clay
Clay soil can be hard work for plant roots, but there are ways to improve it.
Top tips for making the most of your garden’s growing potential
Armed with a bunch of clever techniques and ideas, it’s easy to maximise your garden’s potential and enjoy an abundant supply of fresh, organic, homegrown produce.
Crops you can start in late winter
It’s still cold outside for many, but you can start some of your favourite crops in late winter so that when the warmer weather arrives you are ready to go.
Why quails are a winning choice
If you are short on space, coturnix quail are cheap to keep, produce lots of yummy eggs and will even help out in the garden.
Start your spring crops early
Get your spring crops off to an early start by mimicking the growing conditions they’d usually expect in mid- to late spring.
Bring in the butterflies
Gardener, educator and author Jaclyn Crupi wants us all to help protect and support native wildlife – starting with butterflies that bring beauty, as well as adding pollinating power.
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!
Small space gardening tips
Kat Lavers lives in Melbourne and has a garden filled with a wide variety of edible plants. Here are her tips for small space gardening success.
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.
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.