Recent articles by Helen McKerral
Getting your vegie garden started
Starting a vegie patch? Well, there's one very important question to ask yourself. Pick from these answers the one that suits you and your space.
Bushfire recovery: start with the soil
The loss of a much-loved garden during a bushfire can be devastating, but with patience and time you can rebuild. And your soil is a good place to start.
Easygoing cumquats
Although more cold tolerant than other citrus, cumquats still need as much sun as possible, plus perfect drainage.
Training brambleberries
Learn about the juicy world of brambleberries, from boysenberries to youngberries.
How to take a hardwood cutting
Mid winter is a great time to propagate plants from hardwood cuttings, says HELEN McKERRAL.
How to wipe out whitefly
Fight whitefly without chemicals using these homemade sticky traps.