Collecting rainwater for your garden
Collecting your own rainwater is not only good for the environment, plants love it, writes Jessamy Miller.
Managing your greenhouse microclimate
Adding a greenhouse to your garden can take your food growing to another level, writes Jian Liu.
Heeling in bare-rooted trees
If you have a bunch of bare-rooted trees and can’t plant them quickly, you can do what’s called ‘heeling in’: Penny Woodward explains the process here. Plus, basic tips from Karen Sutherland.
How to make a worm farm
You can use a bath, trough, sink or even a large tin to make a worm farm, says Penny Woodward
What is a food forest?
A permaculture concept, a food forest promises a self-sustaining system that produces an abundance of food – if designed well. Here's why Jian Liu created one in her Melbourne backyard.
Top 5 tips for gardening success in a small space
Small gardens can be incredibly productive and Jian Liu has 5 tips to help you get more out of your limited space.
Know your stuff
Penny Woodward's glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced harvesters out there.
Encouraging good wasps in your garden
Despite their fearsome reputations, wasps, with a few exceptions, are pollinators and can help keep pests away. Denis Crawford takes a closer look at some of the goodies.
Why grow heirlooms?
Heirloom edibles are important to our survival, and that of the planet. That's why our horticultural editor, Penny Woodward, loves growing them. Find out why ...
A frosty reception
When frost comes creeping into your garden, it can ruin all the hard work you've done in a snap! Helen McKerral suggests ways to combat the chills of winter.
What is Organics?
Gardening legend Peter Cundall outlines the principles of growing organically – a choice many gardeners are making today, wanting to grow healthier food for their family, and to contribute to a healthy planet.
Crop rotation
Justin Russell says it's good to have a crop rotation plan in place to avoid pest and disease build up – here's some basics.
Ten tips for a healthy garden
Penny Woodward, shares her tips for a thriving garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.
Build a bed for your vegies
Planning your vegie patch? Justin Russell answers the question many of you might be asking: are raised beds right for me?
Start your own food garden
With gardeners new and old wanting to grow their own food, Helen McKerral goes through the basics of setting up a vegie garden, including easy crops to start with.