Edible natives: lilly pillies

This popular native plant is easy-to-grow with colourful edible fruits, just pick the right species to suit your garden space.

Grow nasturtiums

Nasturtiums are one of the easiest multi-function plants you can grow, writes Jian Liu – a bright addition to any space.

Cabbage white butterfly

Denis Crawford looks at the scourge of brassica plants – cabbage white butterfly – and has some tips for dealing with them.

Control aphids and pear slugs

The fresh growth of spring is a time for pesky pests to be out and about. Here's what to do if you find aphids or cherry and pear slugs.

Five tips to ensure tomato growing success

With the right care, these juicy, flavour-packed fruits can thrive in your garden, providing fresh produce all season long. These five organic growing tips will get you started.

Compact gum trees for small spaces: Corymbia ficifolia

You don't need to have a huge backyard to grow a gum tree. One favourite for small spaces that you can try is Corymbia ficifolia.

Cucumber: a salad essential

Fresh cucumbers straight from the garden are the best! These tips will help you grow this summer salad essential.

Easy Asian greens to grow and eat

Asian greens are readily available at local supermarkets these days, but did you know they’re equally at home in a vegie patch?

How to help avocado trees pollinate

There's a trick to pollinating avocado trees: you basically need two different types for success. Learn more here.

How to grow rhubarb

Add rhubarb to your garden: it takes little care and tastes delicious (especially in sweet treats)!

How to sow your capsicum and eggplant seeds in spring

Capsicums and eggplants are true summer crops that need warm conditions to grow. Here's how to get them started in spring.

Cure for curly citrus

Wondering why your citrus leaves look so unhealthy? Discover what happens when citrus leafminer attacks your plants and natural solutions to protect your fruit trees.