
Crop rotation

A crop rotation plan is a good idea for every garden as it will help avoid pests and disease build up – here's some basics.

Ten tips for a healthy garden

These tips will help you create a thriving organic garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.

Hen health checklist

Observation is the key to success not only in your garden but for keeping your chooks healthy.

How seeds disperse naturally

Once plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – here's how seed distribution happens, naturally.

Heritage hens

The top performers of yesteryear, heritage poultry breeds are slow-growing, long-laying and one of the keys to our long-term food security.

Pruning and training raspberries

The freshness and flavour of raspberries are one of the joys of summer -- and you can grow them in your own backyard.

Build a bed for your vegies

Planning your vegie patch? There's one question many of you might be asking: are raised beds right for me? Have a read and find out.

Can you feed your chooks on insects alone?

Chooks love foraging for bugs in the garden, but poultry can’t live on insects alone, and some invertebrates are better choices than others. Our chook expert talks snails, worms and slugs.

Spring poultry care

Spring is a delightful time in the poultry yard with hens back on the lay and, for those who keep a rooster, perhaps even chicks to enjoy. These tips will help you make the most of this time.

Seeds are free

These seeds are available for free, all you have to do is use them to grow food, save those seeds and then share with others.

Start your own food garden

These basic steps, including easy crops to start with, will help you set up a vegetable garden so you can grow your own food.