Pest and disease threats

Here's two threats to your harvest that you need to look out for in your garden: citrus leafminer and powdery mildew.

Growing colourful capsicum

These beauties come in a vibrant array of shapes, colours and flavours and with careful nurturing can be an essential part of summer vegie patch, writes Helen McKerral.

Growing blackberries in abundance

Summer is time for fresh berries and Justin Russell tells us we can grow them in our backyards in abundance - a chance to ditch the plastic and have your own supply!

Elder trees

These trees have been associated with magic and witchcraft for a long time, explains Penny Woodward.

Tomato growing success

You can never have too many tomatoes in your harvesting basket! And with these tips from Helen McKerral you are sure to have plenty to share.

Get started with pineapples

Growing a pineapple can be as simple as twisting the top off an existing fruit and planting it.

Growing rosemary

Rosemary attracts birds, flowers in winter, is a great addition to roasts and lifts the spirit if drunk as a tea.

Plant: rhubarb, rocket and more!

Here's a selection of plants that will look great in your garden and add spicy flavours to your cooking.

Growing cosmos flowers is easy!

The versatile cosmos, part of the sunflower family, is a generous and easy addition to your patch, writes Eliza Henry-Jones.

Why is a red tomato red?

Tomatoes come in a variety of colours, explains Penny Woodward, with quirky names to match.

Tips for preparing soil for tomatoes

Cheryl McGaffin has a wide range of tomato varieties growing on her property in Victoria and Penny Woodward couldn't resist visiting Daniel's Run to find out more about them.

Stop those snails and slugs!

Penny Woodward has a constant challenge keeping snail and slugs from chomping away at her vegies! Learn how she does it.