Getting your vegie garden started

Starting a vegie patch? Well, there's one very important question to ask yourself. Pick from these answers the one that suits you and your space.

Planting seed

First time sowing seed? Here's some tips for new growers to follow, as well as a guide to the plants best grown from seed and then planted out.

Build a garden not a bunker

How a well-loved edible garden can provide resilience, nourishment and productivity in a changing world. Just plant these foods.

Bushfire recovery: start with the soil

The loss of a much-loved garden during a bushfire can be devastating, but with patience and time you can rebuild. And your soil is a good place to start.

Vertical garden

You'll find lots of options when it comes to installing a vertical garden. Here's what to consider when you are planting to save space.

Happy hydrated hens

Hot weather makes life difficult for everyone, including chooks. Jessamy Miller has some tips to help keep them cool.

How to grow plants from tip cuttings

Want to add to your plant collection without adding to the costs? Read on for the answer -- and it's easy!

Water saving tips

Water saving is a must for every gardener so here are some simple, smalll-scale tricks for efficient water use.

Keeping chooks in small spaces

Yes, you can have chickens in a small yard, just pick the right type.

Small space chicken keeping

It’s possible to keep chickens even in a handkerchief sized backyard if you use the space wisely and pick the right type of fowl.

Growing tomatoes in pots and baskets

Learn how growing smaller tomato cultivars in containers means you can make the most of the space (and sunshine) on offer.

Safe shredding

If you have a garden full of trees, shrubs and vigorously growing perennials, all of which need to be pruned back, a shredder will come in handy.