Recent articles by Karen Sutherland
From garden to kitchen: celery
There's plenty of uses for your celery once it's ready to be harvested, writes Karen Sutherland.
Protecting plants from winter cold & frost
If you have good house heating, it’s easy to forget that out in the garden some plants need protection from the cold. Here's some tips to help your plants through the winter months, from Karen Sutherland.
Herbaceous perennials to plant in winter for spring
Plant herbaceous perennials now for flowers in spring and beyond. Try these suggestions from Karen Sutherland.
Planting peas from seed
Peas are one of the most obliging vegies to grow from seed, but a bit of planning helps to ensure they'll provide you with an abundant harvest.
Quirky quandongs
Karen Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!
Grow your own root vegies for winter
Karen Sutherland suggests some super-nourishing root vegies for you to plant during this winter from carrots to sugar beets
Cool salad greens
These cold-loving salad greens can be planted now for a healthy harvest.
Encouraging native bees
If you follow these basic principles in your garden, native bees and other beneficial insects will know they’re welcome, writes Karen Sutherland.
Native plants for indoors
There’s a stack of Australian native plants from rainforest areas that are naturally suited to low light, so are perfect for growing indoors, writes Karen Sutherland.
Plant: rhubarb, rocket and more!
Here's a selection of plants that will look great in your garden and add spicy flavours to your cooking.
Pre-sprouting peas
Pea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed.
Minty magic
Known by gardeners as native mint bush, Prostanthera rotundifolia is a handy plant for semi-shade.