Herbs to grow and savour
Karen Sutherland suggests some perennial herbs that are strong on colour and flavour, including hyssop and French tarragon.
Paul West’s favourite spuds
Spuds are one of the most productive crops you can grow, so with a little bit of judicious planting in late winter and early spring, you can experience the full breadth that is the wonderful world of potatoes, writes Paul West
Protecting plants from winter cold & frost
If you have good house heating, it’s easy to forget that out in the garden some plants need protection from the cold. Here's some tips to help your plants through the winter months, from Karen Sutherland.
Herbaceous perennials to plant in winter for spring
Plant herbaceous perennials now for flowers in spring and beyond. Try these suggestions from Karen Sutherland.
How to grow spigariello, a high-yielding brassica
Looking for a delicious, high-yielding brassica that can be grown in a pot or in the ground? Look no further than spigariello.
How good bugs work in an organic garden
A well-balanced garden replicates a wild environment filled with beneficial insects that can help keep pests under control.
Planting peas from seed
Peas are one of the most obliging vegies to grow from seed, but a bit of planning helps to ensure they'll provide you with an abundant harvest.
Soil secrets for citrus success
There's many aspects of citrus growing that ensure success (climate, tree choice and where you plant it, for example) but it all starts with the soil, writes Helen McKerral.
Quirky quandongs
Karen Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!
Reviving a garden after floods
Scientist Kate Wall experienced the Brisbane floods of 2011 and now 2022: here's two important tips she's learned to help gardens recover.
Fantastic citrus to try
It's time to plant your citrus and Helen McKerral suggests different options you may want to grow in your backyard.
Bring in the birds
Libby Woodward tells how she and her husband redeveloped a section of their garden with native understory plants designed to draw in insects, birds and wildlife.