Family Gardening Advice
Frangipanis come in both deciduous and evergreen varieties, with blooms in a range of gorgeous colours...
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,...
Gardeners Helpdesk - Common gardening questions
How do I know if I have hydrophobic potting mix? If water pools on top of your pots or runs straight...
With warmer days and plenty of new growth underway, there are a few October garden jobs worth ticking...
How to grow macadamias starts with giving these Australian natives the warm conditions they love. With...
Mulch is one of those jobs that is easy to put off, and then suddenly it is 35 degrees, the soil has...
Most indoor plants don’t die of neglect. They drown. It’s the last thing you’d guess...
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...
Growing Vegetables
Wondering what to plant in October? With warmer soil, longer days and plenty of new growth, October is...
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,...
Growing Flowers
If you’re wondering how to grow celosia, the good news is these colourful warm-season flowers are relatively...
Wondering what to plant in October? With warmer soil, longer days and plenty of new growth, October is...
Frangipanis come in both deciduous and evergreen varieties, with blooms in a range of gorgeous colours...
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...
Healthy Recipes
Put your spring mulberry harvest to good use with this easy mulberry crumble. Juicy fresh mulberries...
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...
