Gardening Basics

The Magic of Peonies

June 2020

We love peonies at OG and Eliza Henry-Jones shares that love -- here she also shares tips for growing these beauties.

The Green Rhubarb Blues

June 2020

Have you got the green rhubarb blues? JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips on how you can grow red rhubarb, and why it's one of his all-time favourite plants.

Worm farms and tumblers

June 2020

Not everyone has the space in the garden for a compost heap, writes Penny Woodward -- that's where a worm farm comes in!

Planning your garden

June 2020

Justin Russell explains how to stagger planting times so you don't end up with too little or too much of the vegies you love best.

Getting your vegie garden started

May 2020

Starting a vegie patch? Well, there's one very important question to ask yourself, writes Helen McKerral.

You need very little space to grow sprouts.

The wonders of sprouts and microgreens

December 2019

It's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, writes Penny Woodward.

Ten tips for a healthy garden

May 2019

Follow Penny Woodward's tips for a thriving garden.

Cool-season pruning

May 2019

Before you start pruning, there's a few things you need to consider, writes Justin Russell.

Bee protected

April 2019

Is your fear of being stung holding you back from keeping bees? Kelly Lees explains how you can care for your bees safely.

Greenhouse growing

April 2019

You can use a structure such as a greenhouse to modify climate conditions, says Justin Russell, protecting plants or extending the growing season for cold-sensitive crops.

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