Native plants for indoors
There’s a stack of Australian native plants from rainforest areas that are naturally suited to low light, so are perfect for growing indoors, writes Karen Sutherland.
Raising chicks naturally
While the mother hen has the lead role in the chicken-raising show, Jessamy Millers says there are steps owners can take to ensure chicks are robust and healthy.
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.
Feathered friends
Chooks provide many things from fresh eggs to fertiliser for your garden, and they can even become feathered friends to the family, writes Jessamy Miller.
Why grow heirlooms?
Heirloom edibles are important to our survival, and that of the planet. Read on for more reasons why the OG team love growing them.
Smart composting
Jian Liu has discovered a few tricks for harnessing all the benefits of compost, with minimal effort.
Chooks poo power
Chooks do much more than lay eggs, so we decided to dish the dirt on chook poo in your backyard.
Top herbs for pots
Having fresh herbs at your doorstep saves money and add flavour and diversity to your cooking. Here's some tips to get you started.
Choosing a chook house
Life is much richer in this Melbourne household with a few chooks added to the mix – here's some tips to help make a home for chickens so everyone is happy.
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.
Why is my hen not laying?
A question chook owners often ask is: why aren't my hens laying? Read on for possible solutions.