Hen health checklist
Observation is the key to success not only in your garden but for keeping your chooks healthy.
How seeds disperse naturally
Once plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – here's how seed distribution happens, naturally.
Heritage hens
The top performers of yesteryear, heritage poultry breeds are slow-growing, long-laying and one of the keys to our long-term food security.
Pruning and training raspberries
The freshness and flavour of raspberries are one of the joys of summer -- and you can grow them in your own backyard.
Build a bed for your vegies
Planning your vegie patch? There's one question many of you might be asking: are raised beds right for me? Have a read and find out.
Can you feed your chooks on insects alone?
Chooks love foraging for bugs in the garden, but poultry can’t live on insects alone, and some invertebrates are better choices than others. Our chook expert talks snails, worms and slugs.
Spring poultry care
Spring is a delightful time in the poultry yard with hens back on the lay and, for those who keep a rooster, perhaps even chicks to enjoy. These tips will help you make the most of this time.
Seeds are free
These seeds are available for free, all you have to do is use them to grow food, save those seeds and then share with others.
Start your own food garden
These basic steps, including easy crops to start with, will help you set up a vegetable garden so you can grow your own food.
Get the native bee buzz
Explore the world of native bees and how we can help provide food for them. A good starting point is to see what you can plant in your garden that will attract them to your patch.
Improve your soil, help the planet
Gardeners have a crucial job to do, storing carbon in their soils. It will help with your harvest, as well as helping stave off the worst effects of the climate crisis.