Propagating

Collecting native seeds

August 2022

Libby Woodward writes about how to grow plants from native seeds collected in your own garden.

July 2021

A small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north, writes Penny Woodward.

February 2021

Once plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – Helen McKerral explains how it happens, naturally.

April 2020

First time sowing seed? Here's some tips from Penny Woodward for new growers to follow, as well as a guide to the plants best grown as seedlings.

July 2018

It's life affirming, says Penny Woodward, to plant seed and watch it grow.

August 2016

Confused about which seed to sow where? Not sure which potting mix to use? JUSTIN RUSSELL has you covered.

June 2016

Mid winter is a great time to propagate plants from hardwood cuttings, says HELEN McKERRAL.

September 2014

Be inspired by the October issue of Organic Gardener magazine, writes STEVE PAYNE.

August 2014

It's early spring and the sap is rising, the perfect time to propagate deciduous fruit trees says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

July 2014

Grafting your favourite tomato onto pest-resistant root stock will help eradicate tomato disease, writes PHIL DUDMAN.