Spreading mulch
Growing in pots

Mulching pots

As the weather warms up Penny Woodward explains why it's good to mulch your pots.

Boysenberries
Maintenance

Training brambleberries

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

Seeds sown in coir pots
Propagating

Sowing organic seeds

It's life affirming, says Penny Woodward, to plant seed and watch it grow.

Potted heritage lemons
Growing in pots

Potting lemons and limes

Annette McFarlane reveals the secrets to potting success for heritage lemons and limes.

Saving leek seeds
Propagating

How to save seeds

As seed company ownership tightens, now's the time to learn how to save your own seed writes Simon Webster.

Perennial chamomile
Pruning

Perennial pruning

Pruning and dividing some perennials keeps their growth under control, says Penny Woodward.

Potted Trixzie – a miniature fruit tree  of Pixzie cultivar
Growing in pots

Planting potted trees

Karen Sutherland walks you through planting trees in pots.

Part of Karen Sutherland's May Harvest
Basics

Fruit harvest in Karen’s Melbourne garden

Karen Sutherland grows a veritable cornucopia of fruit in her suburban backyard. Here she shares her calendar of planting times.

Shade Trees
Maintenance

Gardening jobs for May

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

Autumn colour
Compost & mulch

Autumn leaves

Autumn leaves are myriad colours, says Penny Woodward, and they're useful too!

Autumn Light
Maintenance

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.

Crimson Broad Beans
Basics

April planting ideas

Mid-autumn is a lovely time to plant some seeds for a winter harvest. Check out Justin Russell's April planting guide.