For many backyard growers, tomatoes are a home-grown staple. Why not elevate your harvest with flavour-packed heirloom varieties? In the October issue, horticulturist Marcelle Nankervis gives the lowdown on growing heirloom tomatoes.

Growing herbs and vegies in pots is fun and reaps tasty rewards in an area of any size. AB Bishop shares a few things she’s learnt about growing edibles in pots.

Now is the time to give your citrus trees some extra TLC to ensure they bear delicious fruit in the coming months. Horticulturist Judy Horton shares her autumn action plan.

Want to grow fresh fruit and vegies but don’t know where to start? Here is everything you need to know about vegetable gardening.

Growing your own fresh herbs and veg is a great way to create tasty salads – and it can save you a pretty penny too.

Here is everything you need to know about starting your own backyard compost heap.

There are many options for recycling your kitchen waste that don’t require a big, bulky compost bin. Here are a couple of them:

Here’s how to make a worm farm using bits and pieces from around the home.

Composting plays a key role in eliminating food waste and returning leftovers to the soil - what’s not to love? Here’s how you can construct a compost bay using recycled pallets.

Compost not only helps improve your soil, it plays a critical role in reducing food waste and growing a better world.

A hanging pot or basket, with plants cascading over the edge, is a great way to bring layers of greenery to a deck, verandah or indoor corner. Here, Sophie Thomson spills on how to make the most of this decorative classic.

Struggling to fill those tricky spots under your trees? We’ve got the perfect planting solutions.

Kangaroo paws add bold colour and instant impact to any garden. Award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman reveals how to incorporate them in your garden design.

Climate change and the push for sustainable and biodiverse gardens are driving the latest design trends. Michael McCoy shares a few recent or emerging ideas in the planting design world.

Silver-foliaged plants are drought and heat tolerant and bring a cool elegance to the garden.