10 tips for tasty rhubarb
Rhubarb is a decorative and delicious addition to the vegie patch, and now is a good time to plant it. Follow these top tips for a bumper harvest.
Grow winter herbs
Don’t forget about your herb garden in winter. Many herbs grow well through the winter months and some actually prefer cooler conditions. Here are six winter-growing herbs to try…
Do fruit trees need to be staked?
It makes sense to offer support to a newly planted fruit tree by staking it, but does this do more harm than good?
Growing garlic & interplanting tips
Garlic is one of those foods that every kitchen needs. But it takes a while to grow this favourite, so why not grow a different crop in the same space at the same time?
Four-bed crop rotation: myth?
If you love growing vegies, you’ve likely heard the advice that you should follow a four-bed crop rotation cycle to keep your beds and plants in top shape. But is it really necessary? Let's take a look.
Summer citrus care essentials
Give your citrus trees the right care in summer for a juicy and plentiful harvest from autumn to spring.
Does fruit need sunlight to ripen?
You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.
How to grow delicious sweetcorn
Growing sweetcorn is one of the warm season’s true joys. Here are some tips for growing juicy corn.
How to grow top tomatoes
For a healthy, delicious and trouble-free tomato harvest, here are three expert tips you’ll want to put into action.
5 tips for sowing carrots
Need help sowing carrots? Here are a few secrets to sowing success.
Growing mangoes made easy
Here are seven ways to help you grow (and eat!) delicious, lip-smacking, home-grown fruit.