August In Your Patch
Days are getting longer, but not yet much warmer. Plants sense the changes in day length so, in temperate regions they are waking up, but further…
September In Your Patch
September is fantastic for gardeners! So much to plant in most regions of the country. In southern parts, the chill is almost gone from the…
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…
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…
December In Your Patch
Life really starts ramping up festive wise at this time of year, so it is important to know some December gardening tips! Hopefully you’ve already…
All About Weeds
Let’s find out more about why we call some plants weeds and why they are not all really bad. So that we can think usefully about removing unwanted…
Finger Limes
The fruit of the Australian finger lime Citrus australasica is sought after by top restaurants around the world. Often described as ‘lime caviar’ for…
Native Tamarind
Bushfood native tamarind Diploglottis australis, with its large velvety leaves, is an attractive rainforest tree that is valued for its prolific…
Top Productive Perennials
Productive perennials provide solutions to many of today's gardening challenges. Top of the list is that they save time! Perennials don't need to be…
Cabbage White Butterfly
Hi, my name is: Cabbage White Butterfly, lovely to meet you... Describe yourself: I am quite a striking white butterfly, Pieris rapae, with two…
Gardening Fun
This story from Stephanie Tulai is a wonderful example of gardening fun. While listening to my favourite James Blunt playlist through the “buds” on…
Environmental Weeds: Native Invaders and Eager Exotics
We see them on the roadsides: vigorous, long-flowering, hardy and a splash of colour against the grey-green foliage of the native species. They are…
Using Gardening for Therapy
Using gardening for therapy is the cornerstone of Kevin Heinze GROW (KHG), a social enterprise operating in the Doncaster and Coburg suburbs of…
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Essentially, broccoli and cauliflower are sisters... albeit sisters with different coloured heads, but sisters all the same. As such their growing…
Myrtle Rust is a Spreading Problem
Myrtle rust is a spreading problem in Australia. It is a fungus, Puccinia psidii, which affects plants in the family Myrtaceae. While there are…
Green Manure
If you have a bit of space in your garden, growing green manures or cover crops is a great way to improve soil fertility and add organic matter to…
Gardening and Food Security
Availability of sufficient food is an issue for many around the world. If you are reading this your food supply is probably currently quite secure.…
Worm Farms and Composting – Radio Interview
Our Training and Learning Coordinator discusses how to start and maintain worm farms and compost heaps.