Recent articles by AB Bishop
Grow waterlilies
Waterlilies are the perfect summer blooms to grow in pots and ponds in any climate.
Gifts from the garden
Homemade gifts promote creativity and sustainability, and are usually budget-friendly. Here are some tasty gift ideas using ingredients from the garden.
Dendrobium orchids
Discover the exquisite flowers and easygoing nature of Australian dendrobium orchids.
Asparagus advice
Once you’ve nailed asparagus bed preparation, you can sit back and reap the delicious benefits.
Plant a picking garden
The satisfaction of nurturing your own floral decorations is hard to beat. Here, AB Bishop shares some tips for cultivating beautiful blooms for the sole purpose of picking.
Wild about rewilding
This Perth gardener set out to grow a food forest for the family and discovered a plethora of new friends along the way.
Seasonal spruce-up
The beautiful colours and symmetry of conifers bring unique flair to a garden and pruning them correctly means they will look good for years to come. AB Bishop talks to an expert who has some helpful advice.
Golden glow
In honour of National Wattle Day, AB Bishop shares some wattles worth growing in your garden.
How to ID butterflies
Everyone loves to spot butterflies in the garden. Here’s how to identify which fluttering beauty is visiting your garden – with advice on how to encourage more!
Shade-loving natives
There’s an abundance of native species that thrive in shady conditions, whether moist or dry shade. Horticultural editor AB Bishop shares a selection.
Conifer confidence
Conifers come in a range of shapes and sizes, providing colour, texture and structure to gardens in all climates. Our horticultural editor, AB Bishop, shares some garden-friendly varieties to try.
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
Aussie native plants were the stars of the 2024 show. They shone in relaxed, meadow-style plantings and luxe contemporary designs. Here, we share some of the designer gardens.