Recent articles by Helen Cushing
What to plant to attract pollinators
Nectar and pollen are the pollinator's reward but which flowers will give them what they want? Nature has tricks to tell them.
Rewilding our schools
Urban rewilding is helping nature make a comeback, especially in schools where children get a chance to go 'wild', writes Helen Cushing.
Silverbeet and friends
Lush, prodigious, multicoloured, nutritious – Helen Cushing reveals the rich tapestry of silverbeet (or chard by any other name).
Vertical garden
You'll find lots of options when it comes to installing a vertical garden. Here's what to consider when you are planting to save space.
Wychwood magic
HELEN CUSHING visits Wychwood Garden and Nursery – a living work of art where the palette includes a productive mix of exotic plants, fruit and vegies, as well as a magical twist.