From seabirds to soil: the use of guano to boost soil health
Guano is a natural fertiliser that, once harvested, can be processed sustainably. The result? A soil additive that provides essential nutrients for plants.
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.
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.
Health-boosting plants for your chooks
Jessamy Miller suggests some crops to grow that your chooks will love, but are also good for their health.
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.
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 garden 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.