Farming transformed

Penny Woodward visits a thriving farm that’s producing masses of food from what was once malnourished soil.

Out of the box

Converting to organics has given Gary and Angela Spotswood a renewed passion for farming.

Gardens for the future?

PENNY WOODWARD says that you can have your say about these iconic gardens.

A farm in the valley

JACQUELINE FORSTER visits a market garden in the Kanimbla Valley growing organic produce for top Sydney restaurants.

Colclough walled garden

A chance signpost and a meandering walk through Irish woodland led PENNY WOODWARD to a secret walled garden.

Autumn glories

JUSTIN RUSSELL is stopped in his tracks by the autumn foliage of some undervalued edible plants.

The sustainable block

After 11 years in Sydney, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Jeff Poole decided to realise their passions for gardening and living sustainably.

Recipes from the soil up

For renowned chef (and keen gardener) Peter Gilmore, the connection between food and nature is vital. His  book, Quay, Food Inspired by Nature, features beautiful cuisine that is as delectable to look at as it is to eat, writes JACQUELINE FORSTER.

A visit to Pete’s Patch, Hobart

JUSTIN RUSSELL visits Pete's Patch, the food garden made famous by Peter Cundall at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Wychwood magic

HELEN CUSHING visits Wychwood Garden and Nursery – a living work of art where the palette includes a productive mix of exotic plants, fruit and vegies, as well as a magical twist.

Permaculture Providers

Annemarie and Graham Brookman have spent 30 years creating a remarkable permaculture property near the Barossa Valley that produces more than 160 varieties of fruit, vegetables and nuts, and provides a working model for sustainable living, writes SIMON WEBSTER.

Beautiful by design

Garden designer Steve Hailstone has combined beauty and functionality to create a wonderfully productive property, writes SIMON WEBSTER.