How to help avocado trees pollinate

There's a trick to pollinating avocado trees: you basically need two different types for success. Learn more here.

Try our easy-to-use planting guide

Create a planting calendar for your patch in three steps! Select a climate zone, pick your plants, then click a button for a 12-month plan!

Mighty mulberries

From an early age, Paul West fell in love with the resilient mulberry and its bountiful, juicy and tangy fruit.

Pruning and training raspberries

The freshness and flavour of raspberries are one of the joys of summer -- and you can grow them in your own backyard.

Grow kiwi fruit and reap the benefits

Plant kiwi fruit vines in spring and reap the benefits for decades.

A life-giving revolution

In our 100th issue, Peter Cundall reflects on the organic growing movement and its role in countering the destructive effects of industrial agriculture.

On fruit patrol

There can be some nasty pests and diseases in the summer orchard.Try Peter Cundall's trusted control methods.

What to plant in October

Not sure whether to plant a pumpkin or a pommelo in October? Check out Justin Russell's seasonal spring guide.

Food for one (and all)

Karen Sutherland explores the etiquette of growing (and harvesting) food on a nature strip, with simple ideas for keeping neighbours happy.

‘ava go at avocados

They may be fussy plants but homegrown avocados will pay you back big time, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

She’ll be pineapples

The main requirement for growing your own sweet, juicy pineapples is a little patience, writes PHIL DUDMAN.

Make mine mango

Choosing the right variety and practising regular pruning will ensure marvellous home-grown mangoes, writes Phil Dudman.