Recent articles by Karen Sutherland
![Seeds are free Julie with Painted Lady bean seeds](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Julie and Painted Lady bean seeds ready to send 1-500x500.jpg)
Seeds are free
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Karen Sutherland explains these seeds are available for free, all you have to do is use them to grow food, save those seeds and then share with others.
![Native violets for your garden and table Native violets for your garden and table](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/themes/organicgardener-2024/img/no-image.png)
Native violets for your garden and table
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Karen Sutherland introduces native violets - great for your garden and in spring salads.
![Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GAP_0347698_tomatoes_2-500x500.jpg)
Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets
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Learn how growing smaller tomato cultivars in containers means you can make the most of the space (and sunshine) on offer.
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Animal-free fertilisers
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Karen Sutherland outlines the fertiliser and soil amendment options for vegan gardeners or those who are looking for ways to reduce animal dependence.
![Native herbs you can grow yourself Native herbs you can grow yourself](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/iStock-939946950_native-pepper-500x500.jpg)
Native herbs you can grow yourself
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Karen Sutherland reveals the unique flavours and aromas of some little-known native herbs.
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Discovering native herbs
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Karen Sutherland investigates the unique flavours and aromas of many little-known native herbs.
![Fill your garden with colour cosmos](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/iStock_000018742470_Full.lowres-500x424.jpg)
Fill your garden with colour
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Add colour and aroma to your garden with these top-performing flowers.