Garden Trends in 2021
Garden trends in 2021 are rather different from in 2020 since, although growing food is still prominent, there is an increased focus on raised garden…
Catching and Storing Water with Contour Banks
Catching and storing water with contour banks is an important aspect of creating a garden which contributes to a sustainable planet. Author Jane…
Insect Hotels
Supporting Biodiversity? or just Garden Art? Ever wondered where all those bugs go in the winter or when it rains? They don’t pack their bags and…
We Love Tools – Video
The behind-the-scenes tour of where it all happens – the toolshed. Get to know the colourful characters who make your garden dream a…
No Dig Veggie Gardens
On a recent trip to my local shopping centre (one of those monolithic structures so big it has its own postcode) I was shocked to discover that the…
Butterflies
It was Dolly Parton who once said that "love is like a butterfly" and I have to agree... well, kind of! There is nothing I enjoy more than sitting…
Celebrate World Bee Day 2021
20th May is World Bee Day. How will you be celebrating these really significant insects? The main purpose of World Bee Day is to spread awareness of…
Plastic in the Garden
How do we reduce use of plastic in the garden even though it is so useful? Unfortunately, it is polluting and causes much environmental damage.…
Using Phosphorus Sustainably in Gardens
It is widely known that root vegetables need phosphorus to grow well, but is it so widely known that phosphorus supplies may be dwindling and that…
What Gardeners Can Do About Climate Change
Are you wondering what gardeners can do about climate change? Gardening and agriculture produce several greenhouse gasses apart from carbon dioxide –…
Beat the Heat – with a DIY Sunshade
Many parts of Australia get scorchingly hot over summer. As I write this, it is 36C outside and our garden is shimmering in the late afternoon heat.…
Wicking Beds
Wicking beds are one of the gardening innovations which have become mainstream. You know, I’ve been doing this horticulture thing for a while, and…
Living with Possums
Living with possums isn't always easy, but there are a few things we can all do to live in harmony with possums in our shared urban spaces. Let's…
Native Lawns
It may surprise you to learn that not all native grasses are tall feature plants. In fact in parts of Australia, pasture is composed almost entirely…
Grow a Garden for Wildlife – Excerpts from Webinar
Get a few tips about creating a garden which is wildlife-friendly. Here are some excerpts from our webinars. They feature suggestions about…