Book Review: Futureproof Your Garden
Angus Stewart is well known as a former presenter on ABC's Gardening Australia, and in Futureproof Your Garden he’s joined by his horticulturalist…
Checklist: Solve Garden Problems Safely Without Chemicals
The information below is a summary only. For details, follow links on this website to Pests, Fungi, Weeds and Disease. PESTS Traps Sticky…
More Ways to Prevent Pests
There are many options available to reduce pest numbers apart from using manufactured chemicals that have various risks associated with them. Some…
Seven ways to attract birds to your garden
Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds. But there’s more to it than just planting certain types of shrubs and flowering trees.…
Soil Contamination in Home Gardens
While growing your own food can be incredibly rewarding, it’s important to be mindful of the soil quality in your garden. Soil contamination is an…
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…
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…
Mastering Essential Winter Gardening Skills
As the cold of winter sweep across the landscape, many gardeners in the South of Australia retreat indoors, awaiting the warmth of spring to resume…
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…
A Sustainable Gardener’s Guide to Thrifty Gardening
Creating an eco-friendly and cost-effective garden involves more than just nurturing plants; it's about adopting a sustainable approach that…
Rooted Resolutions: Our Guide to Making a New Year’s Donation
Rolling into the New Year like a gardener stepping on a rake? Fear not! SGA is your trusty gardening companion, armed with the knowledge and…