The Laak Boorndap rooftop garden in Melbourne.
Inspirational gardeners

The future of gardening: naturalistic planting

There’s an important experiment going on in the centre of Melbourne, with the aim of proving that beautiful gardens can thrive in our changing climate.

In conversation: Plum Tree Floral Farm – life in full flower
Inspirational gardeners

Plum Tree Floral Farm – life in full flower

Kathy and Mike of Plum Tree Floral Farm share sustainable flower farming lessons, from no-dig beds to their favourite cut flowers, with Chloe Thomson.

The peanut butter berry fruit ripening on a branch.
Inspirational gardeners

Rare fruit revolution: Cyrus Roussilhes’ Perth garden

Cyrus Roussilhes, a rare fruit grower from Perth, is on a mission to inspire gardeners to grow unusual varieties in their own backyard, writes Deryn Thorpe.

Kat Pearson holding a jackfruit growing in her Brisbane garden
Inspirational gardeners

Subtropical switch: growing fruit in a warming climate

Warmer, wetter summers are changing what many of us can grow. Step inside Kat Pearson’s Brisbane garden to see how she’s adapted from cool-climate habits to subtropical abundance.

A field of everlasting daisies.
Inspirational gardeners

How to grow everlasting daisies: tips from experts

Learn how the Warburton family turned a paddock experiment into a family business supplying everlasting flower seeds to gardeners across Australia.

An old rusted wheelbarrow filled with flowers.
Inspirational gardeners

Rethink, reuse and reimagine: how we can all be more sustainable

Late summer and early autumn are often too hot and humid for hardcore gardening – so we invite you to to pause, plan and be creative. Discover how our editor, Chloe Thomson, makes the most of this time finding ways to turn recycled items into pretty pieces for her garden.

A basket of fresh vegetables including chard, kale, broccoli and peas.
Inspirational gardeners

Reimagining the edible garden

Gardeners like Lee Sullivan are proving you don’t need a sprawling suburban block to succeed with edible gardening. You just need curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to break the rules.

A natural pool surrounded by green plants.
Inspirational gardeners

Natural pools: expert tips to get you started

Natural pools are a beautiful and sustainable way to bring water into the garden, creating a tranquil focal point that supports both people and wildlife.

The cliffs of the coast of Norfolk Island with some Norfolk Island Pines scattered along the top.
Inspirational gardeners

Norfolk Island: a living history

Norfolk Island has a colourful past that includes convicts and the descendants of mutineers, but it is its natural history that provides inspiration for the future.

Wurundjeri Biik Baan was designed for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden show.
Inspirational gardeners

Wurundjeri Biik Baan

This indigenous garden, with a focus on the significance of water, was created for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Costa Georgiadis
Inspirational gardeners

In conversation with: Costa Georgiadis

Costa Georgiadis's love of gardening is an absolute joy, and it's catching. The best part? He also has heaps of hope for our future.

Gardening for all seasons
Inspirational gardeners

Gardening for all seasons

Linda Blencowe says gardening is an ever-unfolding adventure and an opportunity to hone her skills throughout each season.