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!
Bantams: the small space chook
If you’d love to keep a few low-cost chooks for eggs but have limited space, bantams are the answer, writes Jessamy Miller.
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.
Getting started with chooks
If you are looking at adding poultry to your backyard, Jessamy Miller has a few important tips when it comes to buying your new chooks.
Composting made easy
One of the questions you may have when it comes to compost is about hot vs cold composting. Here, Phil Dudman explains the difference.
Wet-weather proof your poultry
La Nina has meant continuing wet weather for many parts of Australia. While ducks may be enjoying the downpours, chooks are not so happy. Our chook expert, Jessamy Miller, has some tips to take care of your poultry.
Natural ways to ensure your chooks lay eggs aplenty
There are many natural ways to help your chooks reach their laying potential. Two important ones to consider are diet and natural light.
Essential guide to seed saving
Helen McKerral explores how nature spreads seeds, the value of saving seed from your garden, and how to do it.
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.
Beekeeping registers
Thinking about getting bees? There's one thing you must do, writes Kelly Lees, register your beehives.
Grow and save!
Growing your own organic food is a money-saving option, even when starting from scratch.
Collecting native seeds
Libby Woodward writes about how to grow plants from native seeds collected in your own garden.
Expert tips for contented chooks
Who's the boss in your henhouse? Jessamy Miller explains how to stop your hens from being bullied.
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.