The importance of using mulch and saving seeds

If you are an Organic Gardener reader, you know there are many essential tools we like to use in our gardens. Mulch is one of them, as is saving seeds. Here's why.

Know your stuff – Organic Gardening glossary

Our glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced.

Taking care of tomatoes in the heat

Here’s a simple tip for directing water deep down to the roots of tomatoes.

Get your garden started with this simple idea

Just beginning your gardening adventure? Read on for tips to get a garden bed up and running.

Grow fresh herbs with our FREE guide

Herbs are relatively easy to grow, will save lots of money and don’t take up much space – get growing today!

Why won’t my seedlings grow?

Our horticultural experts answer a common question for gardeners who are trying to start their plants from seed: why won't my seedlings grow?

How healthy soil helps save water

When it comes to getting your garden through a hot summer, a good place to start is improving your soil so it holds more water.

Which manure is best?

Asking yourself whether chook poo or that bag of horse manure a friend has offered you for free is what you need? Consider these points first.

Worms in small spaces

Not everyone has a backyard with space for a compost or worm farm, but these ideas from Kate Flood will work on a benchtop or balcony.

Does your soil pass the test?

Knowing which nutrients are in short supply (or oversupplied) can help you take a more targeted approach to fertilisers that you add to your soil.

Start with your soil

Early autumn is a good time to take a close look at your soil and do some prep work for your new crops, writes Penny Woodward.

Chooks poo power

Chooks do much more than lay eggs, so we decided to dish the dirt on chook poo in your backyard.

Your end of spring to-do list

Before spring ends and the worst of the heat arrives, take some time to prepare your garden for a successful summer, writes Angie Roach.

Netting fruit

Penny Woodward explains that now is the perfect time to net or bag your fruit.

Training brambleberries

Learn about the juicy world of brambleberries, from boysenberries to youngberries.

Gardening jobs for May

Justin Russell suggests two jobs to do this month to help your garden deal with a changing climate. 

Gardening jobs for April

With its golden light and pleasant working conditions, autumn is a magical time of the year to be gardener, says Justin Russell.

Gardening jobs for March

Justin Russell reckons it's time to take advantage of pleasant autumn weather and get stuck into gardening jobs.