Soil secrets for citrus success

There's many aspects of citrus growing that ensure success (climate, tree choice and where you plant it, for example) but it all starts with the soil, writes Helen McKerral.

Quirky quandongs

Karen Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!

Fantastic citrus to try

It's time to plant your citrus and Helen McKerral suggests different options you may want to grow in your backyard.

Growing blackberries in abundance

Summer is time for fresh berries and Justin Russell tells us we can grow them in our backyards in abundance - a chance to ditch the plastic and have your own supply!

Get started with pineapples

Growing a pineapple can be as simple as twisting the top off an existing fruit and planting it.

Feeding fruit trees & bulbs

From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.

Growing blueberries in backyards

Given that blueberries are expensive to buy and don’t last long fresh, it makes sense to grow them yourself. These practical tips will help you do just that, and in your own backyard.

Mighty mulberries

From an early age, Paul West fell in love with the resilient mulberry and its bountiful, juicy and tangy fruit.

Pepino: a year-round rockmelon

Pepinos are not very fussy plants, they even flourish in our poor sandy soil, and produce well in a mostly shaded part of our garden.

How to grow chemical-free strawberries

Strawberries are high on the list of chemically contaminated foods that we buy at a supermarket, so here's a refresher on how to grow your own strawberries organically.

Strawberry growing success

Discover the secret to growing full-flavoured and productive strawberries – whether in beds, baskets or pots.

Bob’s Summer Surprise

It took 20 years for Bob Magnus to breed this apple, and it all started in Huonville, Tasmania.