Snails begone!

Peas appear to be a favourite of snails and slugs in vegie patches, here's a simple solution that you can make yourself to keep them away.

Bare-rooted trees and shrubs

If you are looking at buying a bare rooted tree or shrub, read about the best way to prepare the soil and then plant them.

Ginkgo raining gold

This tree grew when the dinosaurs roamed the earth but still has lots to offer, especially in autumn.

Bob’s Summer Surprise

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

Chill factor

Lots of vegies love the cold and are sweeter for a frost. Here's how to take advantage of this while also protecting plants.

Growing wild alpine strawberries

Wild alpine strawberries are very tasty, and you can grow them in your backyard!

Tending tomatoes

Homegrown tomatoes need regular tending right though the summer to ensure they get what they need from the soil and are pollinated.

Salad burnet

Cucumber-tasting salad leaf and a cure for a drunkard's thirst, what more could you want? Well, this herb offers that and a whole lot more.

It’s easy to grow sprouts and microgreens

It's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, and it won't take much time until you see the results.

Bush foods – good for you and the environment

Bush foods are a good option to plant in your garden, especially as they are adapted to our hot climate and are often rich in nutrients.

Growing and Using Native Violets (Viola hederacea)

Karen Sutherland introduces native violets - great for your garden and in spring salads.

Zucchini: one of the great vegie garden staples!

Zucchini have many benefits, including some idiosyncratic relatives that are also worth growing.