Journal

Softening stepping stone paths with Aussie ground coversFor many Aussie gardeners, the humble stepping stone path is more than a practical walkway — it is a chance to soften hard surfaces with living texture.…
Saving seeds the smart way: A guide for Australian gardenersSeed saving turns the gardening year into a continuing cycle of growth and abundance. By collecting seeds from your strongest, tastiest plants, you develop…
Managing powdery mildew on squash and zucchini in Australian gardensEvery summer, home growers across Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide watch helplessly as a ghostly white bloom spreads across the leaves of their zucchini and…
Growing Edible Flowers for Salads and Garnishes at HomeEdible flowers have long decorated the plates of high-end restaurants, but Australian home gardeners and cooks are increasingly growing them in suburban…
Sanitising Greenhouse Pots and Trays for Healthy CropsAnyone who tends a glasshouse in Australia soon learns that healthy plants begin long before a seed hits the soil. Pots or seed trays that held last season's…
Growing garlic from cloves through an Australian autumnGarlic has quietly become one of the most rewarding crops for home gardeners across Australia, thriving in everything from the cool hills behind Hobart to the…
Fast-Growing Annual Vines to Screen Your Fence in One SeasonA blank paling fence can feel like the centrepiece of a backyard, especially in newer estates on the urban fringes of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane where…
Using Beneficial Nematodes to Control Soil PestsBeneficial nematodes are microscopic, naturally occurring roundworms that can help manage several damaging insects during their larval or pupal stages. Applied…
Growing asparagus in Australian backyards from crown to harvestAsparagus has a devoted following among home growers, and for good reason. A well-tended asparagus bed can keep producing tender spears for two decades or…
Designing a rain garden for healthier Australian gardensRain gardens offer a practical way to manage stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways and paved paths. Instead of sending every downpour directly into a street…