Journal

Grow your own succulent collection from a single leafSucculents have carved out a permanent spot in Australian gardens, and it's easy to see why. With water restrictions popping up across councils from Brisbane…
Best Hot Peppers for Salsa and Homemade Hot SauceThe right chilli can shape an entire recipe. Mild varieties bring sweetness and colour to fresh salsa, while hotter types add intensity, fruitiness or a smoky…
Build A Simple Hoop House For Longer Growing SeasonsA simple hoop house can add several useful weeks to the growing calendar without the expense of a fully glazed greenhouse. Made from curved hoops, a clear…
Raising Artichokes as Annuals in Cool Australian ClimatesAcross much of Australia, globe artichokes settle into the garden as permanent fixtures, sending up silvery foliage year after year. Gardeners in Hobart, the…
Extend the Bloom: Smart Deadheading for Australian PerennialsNothing drags down a garden bed faster than tired, brown petals clinging to spent flowers. For Australian gardeners, deadheading perennials is one of those…
A Hedgehog-Friendly Garden Habitat for Australian BackyardsA leafy garden can provide shelter, insects, moisture and safe movement for small ground-dwelling animals. In Britain and parts of Europe, that often means…
Growing Potatoes in Bags or Containers for Small Aussie SpacesAustralian backyards have been shrinking for decades, and a quarter-acre block in Brisbane or Perth can feel palatial compared to the courtyard home in…
to Control Slugs and Snails Without Chemicals in the GardenSlugs and snails are among the most persistent pests Australian gardeners face, turning crisp lettuce seedlings and tender basil leaves into lace overnight.…
Flowering shrubs for hummingbirds and honeyeaters alikeGardens across Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth often buzz with small nectar-loving birds darting between flowers, even though the iconic hummingbird itself belongs…
Planting and Caring for a Living Christmas Tree in the Aussie GardenChristmas in Australia arrives at the peak of summer, with backyard cricket on the telly, prawns on the barbie, and the kids begging for a swim. A living…