The birds and the bees

JUSTIN RUSSELL discusses the birds, the bees and the mysteries of fruit tree pollination.  

Citrus gall wasp

PENNY WOODWARD explains the ins and outs of a citrus gall wasp’s lifecycle and what you can do to control them.

The wonders of watercress

Contrary to opinion, watercress is easy to grow, says JUSTIN RUSSELL, plus it's a nutritional powerhouse!

Leafy salad greens

Although winter is not normally associated with salads, it's a great time for growing leafy greens, says PENNY WOODWARD

Bletting medlars

PENNY WOODWARD advises that this is not a new swear word.

What is a Chinese artichoke?

These witchetty-grub like tubers are nutty and sweet says PENNY WOODWARD.

Go wild with native foods

Renowned chef and indigenous food advocate, Clayton Donovan, shares his tips for growing and cooking native foods.

Tangy tamarillo

These fruit are worth growing just for their vibrant colours says PENNY WOODWARD

Carrot crops

No matter where you live, PENNY WOODWARD says that carrots can be planted now.

Tasty tomatoes

With tomato havest in full swing PENNY WOODWARD says now is the time to try some different cultivars.

Succulent sedums

Sometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD

What’s summer without basil?

There's a good case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden, especially if you love this herb.