Insects and Extinctions
What is happening to insects? Do you see the same number of insects in your garden as you did a few years ago? Research in the northern hemisphere…
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…
January In Your Patch
January is here! Wondering what to do in the garden? What vegetables and herbs should you plant? It's the start of the New Year and whether it's time…
Regenerative Gardening = Sustainable Gardening
Some people say that the place to be in gardening is no longer just in sustainability - it’s being regenerative. But isn't that where SGA been all…
What makes my garden sustainable?
The vegetable garden is a flop, the drought tolerant plants turned up toes as soon as the summer rain came so I planted plants that like water, and…
Extending Sustainability to Your Workplace
If you are an SGA reader your garden is probably quite sustainable, but what about your workplace? Whether you work in a large corporate…
December In Your Patch
Life really start ramping up festive wise at this time of year, and things are certainly starting to bear fruit in your patch, its December!…
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes, Ipomoea batatas. are often under-appreciated in the sustainable garden because of their vigorous vines, yet this misunderstood…
Garden like a Natural Farmer
Who is the best person to advise how to grow food naturally? A Natural Farmer of course! They grow food for a living and if they get it wrong they…
Malabar Spinach Research Project
A great spinach to grow in summer as an alternative to English spinach, which can struggle in the heat, is Malabar spinach, also known as Ceylon…
November In Your Patch
We’re always being told to eat more fruit and veggies and get more exercise with this diet or that exercise program. If the thought of donning the…
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…
Wildlife in a Tangle
An Australia-first law about fruit tree netting is proposed to protect wildlife. See…
Artificial Tree Hollows for Animal Habitat
There are many benefits in keeping dead trees. However, in the modern age, trees are usually viewed in terms of amenity and safety, with unsafe…
October In Your Patch
With the weather warming up nicely, there’s no better place to be than the backyard. October is a huge month in the patch. With so many varieties to…
Will SGA be lost to the North East Link (NEL) Freeway Land Grab?
Do you the want the SGA office to be engulfed by a road? Our office has been designated within the construction zone for this big freeway. We are…
Sweet Corn
Zea mays Is there anything sweeter than home grown corn? Corn on the cob, done on the barbie is a stunner, and adds some real height and interest to…
The Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Growing
Hydroponic farming is one of the biggest trends in home gardening. But where this growing method is really making waves is in industrial agriculture.…
Codling Moth
If you want to protect your apple or pear trees prepare for this pest! He introduces himself here: Hi, my name is: Codling Moth Describe yourself:…