choko
Edible gardening

Why won’t my choko grow?

Is your choko plant struggling to grow? Here are a few possible causes.

Sowing seed
Gardening advice

Sowing seed

November is peak seed-sowing month for summer and autumn crops and many flowers. Here are some tips for starting seed in pots, punnets or trays.

chives
Edible gardening

How to divide chives

Autumn is a good time to split up any crowded clumps or containers of chives. Spread the divisions around the garden to increase your stock or share with friends.

Fiskars repotting
Gardening advice

Spring lies in your hands

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Picking garden
Gardening advice

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.

Cutworm
Pests and diseases

Cutworm

While you’re sleeping, this pest might be creating a nightmare in your vegie patch. Here’s one way to deal with it.

beetroot
Edible gardening

Why can’t I grow big beetroot?

Planting time, spacing and nutrition can all affect the size of your beets.

codling moth
Pests and diseases

Manage codling moth

Regular inspections and organic remedies are key to minimising damage by this unwanted visitor.

Cabbage white butterfly
Pests and diseases

Cabbage white butterfly

Keep an eye out for these very hungry caterpillars that will quickly decimate your crops.

Whitefly
Pests and diseases

Whitefly control

Early detection and decisive action is the best defence against whitefly.

Sophie Thomson
Garden design

How to make a garden from scratch

Learn the stages of planning, preparing and installing the plants and other bits and pieces that make up the garden space of your dreams.

Soil test with Tino
Soil

Improve your soil

Starting a garden from scratch? One of the crucial first steps is sorting out your soil.