Garden Predators
There are plenty of garden critters that are useful predators of plant pests, and SGA encourages home gardeners to reduce their chemical use, in…
Good Flies
Not all flies are bad! We are used to being concerned when we see a blowfly, thinking it carries disease, or being annoyed by those pesky common…
Worms and Worm Farms
So, most of us have had a pet of some sort over the course of our lives, our pets bring us joy, love, laughter, and good times. But imagine owning…
Bees & their role in your garden
EUROBEEAN and SKIPBEES... who’s who in the hive? Without honey bees, many of our crops don’t produce, or they produce very poorly. Honey bees…
Frog Ponds
Like a famous American frog once said, "It's not easy being green", and this is particularly true for our amazing Australian amphibians. Although we…
Bees (Good & Bad)
Are there bad bees? You bet. Since arriving in Australia about ten years ago, the bumblebee (Large Earth Bumblebee - Bombus terrestris) from North…
Gardens for Wildlife
Attracting native animals to your garden can add extra colour and interest. It can assist pest control by attracting insect predators and can also…