The Rise of Sustainable Hardscaping
Sustainable hardscaping is an emerging trend driven by climate concerns, urban heat island effects, and a growing awareness of water conservation…
Hand Pollination for Summer Success
Why Hand Pollination Matters Pollination is the unsung hero of a thriving summer vegetable garden. Without it, many of our favorite crops—like…
A Personal Path to Seed Saving
I was a gardener for well over a decade before I started seed saving from plants in my garden. At first, I didn’t see the need. There always seemed…
10 Green Resolutions for a Sustainable New Year
As we settle into the New Year, it's the perfect time to set resolutions that bring about positive change. This year, consider making a difference…
Netting Fruit Trees
If you're a gardener looking to protect your ripening fruit or berries from birds and other hungry wildlife, netting fruit trees can be a real…
Shade Gardening
Following the recent announcement from the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a hot and windy summer for 2025, it’s evident that we are already feeling…
Managing Rats with IPM
“You dirty rat!” This phrase embodies the frustration many feel towards rats in the garden. These uninvited guests seem ever-present, scuttling along…
Fungi: Friend or Foe?
Truffle hunters love them, podiatrists hate them, mycologists are fascinated, and gardeners may have mixed feelings. It is estimated that there are…
Pest Alert: Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB)
The Polyphagous shot-hole borer (known as PSHB; Euwallacea fornicates) is a pest first detected in Australia 2021 in metropolitan Perth. Native to…
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is a plant virus that causes severe crop losses (up to 75%) in tomatoes, but also in peppers (capsicums and…
Water Management Techniques for Climate-Resilient Gardens
Australia's rainfall patterns are undergoing significant changes as a result of climate change, manifesting in increasingly erratic and extreme…
Cover Crops 101: The Key to Building Soil Health
Cover crops, also known as green manure, are plants grown primarily to benefit the soil rather than for harvest. These crops play a crucial role in…
Climate Resilient Gardening
Introduction Gardeners in Australia are facing a race against time as they experience the growing impact of climate change in their own gardens. The…
Companion Planting
Heard about companion planting but don’t know what it is or where to start? This video explores how to use companion plants to improve the health…
Citizen Science: A Pathway to Gardening Success and Biodiversity Conservation
In recent years, the realm of science has experienced a remarkable transformation, one that invites people from all walks of life to participate…