How to pollinate zucchini plants
The only tricky aspect of growing zucchini can be ensuring plants are pollinated and so produce the fruit that's a kitchen staple year round. These tips from Penny Woodward will help.
How to put in place a crop rotation plan
Whether simple or more complex, it’s good to have a crop rotation plan to avoid pest and disease build up, writes Justin Russell.
Plan for the future: grow fruit trees
Honey and Leonie Atkinson transformed a patch of kikuyu grass into a thriving orchard, here's their planting advice to help you have your own bumper fruit harvest.
How to bring more birds into your garden
Georgia Angus looks at the vital role insects play in supporting native birds and how you can plant to attract more bugs, and so more birds, to your backyard.
Don’t cry over out-of-date milk & other tips
Our experts have some simple solutions to help you grow your harvest organically.
Join the no-dig revolution
There's a growing number of gardeners who have hung up the spade and adopted the no-dig approach. Phil Dudman explains why.
Small container wicking beds
ABC Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson was sceptical about wicking beds but now has 22 and is a convert, saving huge amounts of water, and time, in her vegie garden.
Success with seedlings
If you think raising your own vegies from seed is too hard, or you’ve tried it with limited success, don’t give up! Phil Dudman is here to offer some help.
Grow more with climbing frames
Build up to help you grow more in a limited space, care for your plants better and get higher returns at harvest time, writes Phil Dudman.
Create your own patch of diversity
The future of native gardens was showcased at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. You can even create one in your own backyard!
Top tips for a tidy garden
A tidy garden may not lead to a tidy mind as some people claim a tidy home will, but it will certainly make maintenance easier throughout the busier times of planting and harvesting. Here's some simple tips from Helen McKerral to help you clean up your plot.
Build your own garden bed
A raised bed can look great and be incredibly useful, providing a neat, contained space in which to grow your vegies, writes Simon Webster. All it takes is some planning and the right materials.
Building your own raised beds
There are many ways we can save money within our gardens, here Jian Liu shares her tips for making your own raised beds using locally sourced ‘waste’ products.
Grow and save!
Growing your own organic food is a money-saving option, even when starting from scratch.
Handy tools for your garden
When it comes to small hand tools, such as trowels, Penny Woodward says look for comfort and durability to last you a gardening lifetime.