Pennyroyal and ants
Pennyroyal, says PENNY WOODWARD, helps to control ants and other pests.
Bush tea saves the day
After a hard morning gardening, a cup of bush tea makes a refreshing pick-me-up.
How to grow giant, juicy watermelons
An unfeasibly large melon puts a smile on SIMON WEBSTER’s face.
Use shade to beat the heat
Trying to keep your cool in the vegie patch? JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how he uses shade cloth to spare lettuces and leafy greens from the worst of the summer heat.
Pear and cherry slug
Pear and cherry slug can be a problem for many types of fruit trees. Penny Woodward suggests how to take control if you find them in your garden.
Putting the cole in slaw
Cabbages in December? Too right! JUSTIN RUSSELL gives tips for growing late brassicas and shares a delicious coleslaw recipe.
Make mine mango
Choosing the right variety and practising regular pruning will ensure marvellous home-grown mangoes, writes Phil Dudman.
Home-made pest remedies
Homemade White Oil Take an empty jar or plastic bottle, pour in a cup of ordinary cooking oil and ¼ cup of dishwashing liquid. Give it a good shake – you’ll see it turn white. That’s your white oil concentrate. Label the container with the correct dilution rate – ‘one tablespoon per litre of water’. […]
How to grow greens in summer
A bit of shade makes a world of difference, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Red and purple edibles
Add colour and interest to your garden by planting red and purple-leafed edible plants says PENNY WOODWARD.
Growing raspberries and brambleberries in your own backyard
Want to grow your own fruit but can’t stand years of waiting? PAUL HEALY writes that with the Rubus genus – which includes brambleberries and raspberries – your first homegrown bite will not be far away.