Family Gardening Advice
It wouldn’t be spring in Australia without the arrival of bronze orange bugs, also known as stink bugs....
June marks the beginning of Winter, which means everything you plant is ready for spring. Plan diligently!...
Creating a productive garden bed doesn't have to involve backbreaking work. With the no-dig method, you...
Sasanqua camellias are one of autumn’s true delights—bursting into bloom year after year just as many...
Autumn garden jobs to tackle in May As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect...
There’s something truly satisfying about harvesting your own potatoes—and the flavour is just unbeatable!...
April is a fantastic month for gardening in Australia! The weather is cooling down, making it the perfect...
Tibouchinas have been putting on a spectacular display with their brilliant blooms in shades of purple,...
The planting world is always busy with must-do garden tasks – April is a golden month in the garden,...
Gardeners Helpdesk - Common gardening questions
What is leaf curl? Leaf curl is one of the most common problems for growers of these stone fruits,...
How to protect seedlings from snails and slugs If you’re wondering how to protect seedlings from snails...
Revive tired lawns With temperatures easing and rain beginning to soak in, now is the perfect...
Great question! The answer? It depends largely on how it’s processed – learn how we make sugar...
Work with the soil you have Clay soil gets a bad rap, but it’s usually rich in nutrients and excellent...
Get planting trees and shrubs Autumn garden tasks often begin with planting shrubs and evergreen trees...
It is a common gardening myth that mulch is unnecessary in areas with high rainfall. In fact, mulching...
Ugly lumps, blisters or felt-like growths on hibiscus leaves can be alarming for gardeners, but they...
Summer is peak season for passionfruit, and harvesting ripe fruit is one of the true pleasures of growing...
Growing Vegetables
Knowing how to harvest broccoli at the right time can help you enjoy crisp, tender heads and encourage...
Wondering what to plant in spring? As the weather warms, it’s a great time to get vegetables growing...
Warmer weather and fresh growth make this the perfect time to get back into the garden. These three spring...
Wondering what to plant in spring? It’s the perfect season to get the whole family outside and growing....
Powdery mildew on peas is a common problem, particularly as conditions become warmer towards spring....
Spring garden tasks don’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. A few well-timed jobs now can refresh...
Winter gardening Australia is all about making the most of the cooler months. Whether you’re wondering...
Harvest sweet potatoes: Savour the season Knowing when to harvest sweet potatoes is easy. By mid-winter,...
Sow spring crops and flowers One of the most rewarding winter gardening tasks is getting a head start...
Growing Flowers
Want to know how to grow kangaroo paw at home? These iconic Western Australian natives have long been...
Wondering when to prune camellias and how much you should cut back? The golden rule is to prune soon...
Wondering what to plant in spring? As the weather warms, it’s a great time to get vegetables growing...
Warmer weather and fresh growth make this the perfect time to get back into the garden. These three spring...
Wondering what to plant in spring? It’s the perfect season to get the whole family outside and growing....
Few things signal the changing seasons quite like the cheerful arrival of spring flowering bulbs. After...
Spring garden tasks don’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. A few well-timed jobs now can refresh...
Winter gardening Australia is all about making the most of the cooler months. Whether you’re wondering...
Snowflake euphorbia: a winter showstopper (Euphorbia leucocephala) Few shrubs put on a winter display...
Healthy Recipes
Make the most of ripe figs with this simple homemade fig jam recipe. If you grow your own figs, it’s...
Fresh, colourful and packed with flavour, this creamy pesto pasta salad combines crispy bacon, ripe avocado,...
Serves: 4–6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Why you’ll love this sweet potato...
A beautifully soft and buttery orange bundt cake finished with a glossy citrus glaze, just like the classic...
Why these raspberry coconut baked oats are perfect for busy mornings These raspberry coconut baked...
Flaky pastry filled with creamy goat’s cheese and tender silverbeet, baked golden in under an hour. How...
This punchy passionfruit panna cotta is silky, tangy and effortlessly elegant. Made with fresh passionfruit...
Cherry jam is one of the easiest, most delicious ways to turn a bowl of fresh cherries into something...
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that contains nutrients, antioxidants and other compounds, such as enzymes...
Serves: 2–3 as a main (or 4 as a lighter lunch or side)Total Time: 30–50 minutesPrep Time: 10 minutesCook...
