Recent articles by Helen McKerral
Tomato growing success
You can never have too many tomatoes in your harvesting basket! And with these tips from Helen McKerral you are sure to have plenty to share.
Make the most of your tomato harvest
With a tomato harvest, you'll find you have one of the easiest and most flavoursome crops that you can eat fresh, or preserve for later, writes Helen McKerral.
Growing blueberries in backyards
Given that blueberries are expensive to buy and don’t last long fresh, it makes sense to grow them yourself. These practical tips will help you do just that, and in your own backyard.
A frosty reception
When frost comes creeping into your garden, it can ruin all the hard work you've done in a snap! But you can combat the chills of winter.
Spinach substitutes
Spinach is a no-fuss cool season crop but there are some excellent substitutes for warmer seasons and regions too hot for English spinach.
Growing asparagus
A family favourite, asparagus is a must-have in the vegie patch, and with these expert tips you can grow them in your backyard.
Finding fungi in the wild
Mushroom foraging is a fun activity in autumn but do it safely with help from experts. Taking a course or foraging with a guide is best.
Grow bee-attracting aquilegias
The bonnet-like, bee-attracting aquilegias are captivating and well worth growing in your organic garden.
How seeds disperse naturally
Once plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – here's how seed distribution happens, naturally.
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.
Blooming blue flowers!
Although blue flowers are relatively rare, they are well worth searching out, to add beauty and colour to your garden.
Start your own food garden
These basic steps, including easy crops to start with, will help you set up a vegetable garden so you can grow your own food.