watering can and pansies
Seasonal jobs

July gardening jobs

Winter is in the air! Here are some top jobs to keep you moving.

pruning with secateurs
Pruning

Winter pruning guide

The cool season is the perfect time for pruning many deciduous ornamental and fruiting plants. In July's ABC Gardening Australia magazine, we guide you through the basics. Here’s a preview…

Garden wellness
Gardening advice

Growing goodness: free e-book inside

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Secrets to growing green onions
Gardening advice

Secrets to growing green onions

Tasty and versatile, green onions will grow almost anywhere with very little fuss. You can harvest them almost year-round, whether in the ground or in a pot on a balcony.

yellow flowers
Native plants

Hakeas under the spotlight

With striking flowers and fruit, and diverse foliage, hakea plants bring design impact and habitat value.

yellow flowers
Grow

Winter colour in pots

You can turn up the warmth and brightness of your outdoor spaces this winter by planting pots and baskets full of colourful annuals. In our July issue, Jennifer Stackhouse shares some of her favourites for a burst of instant colour.

potatoes
Vegies

Growing potatoes

Growing spuds is a rewarding process, with each crop offering a generous yield and the simple joy of digging your own. Keen to get started? The ideal time is during the cooler months, and with a bit of know-how, growing them easy.

sophie in green house
Gardens & People

Adventure seeker

Presenter Sophie Thomson is breathing new life into a run-down garden in a tough climate.

strawberries
Gardening advice

Berry rich

Strawberries are one of the most popular crops in the vegie garden, but success is not always guaranteed. We do the troubleshooting so you can enjoy bowls of bright, succulent berries at home.