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Sow now, feast later

07 October, 2026 | Words: Tammy Huynh | Shutterstock, Magnific & Daria Mushtaieva @Unsplash

Nothing beats stepping outside and picking fresh produce for your meals. As the soil warms and the days lengthen, spring is the perfect time to get your edible garden underway and set yourself up for months of delicious harvests.

Dahlias ... The epitome of excitement

09 September, 2026 | Words: Sandra Ross | images: Shutterstock

Dahlias are enjoying a huge revival with intense breeding producing new varieties in a massive colour range. Plant in a mixed border, a cutting garden and in large planters.

Plant your own wildflower wonderland

08 September, 2026 | WORDS: SANDRA ROSS IMAGES: CHRIS L. JONES

You can grow a garden of exquisite Aussie natives to pick, while feeding birds, bees and butterflies. So c’mon Aussie... you’ll love it!

Decorate in style with indoor plants

27 August, 2026 | Julia Zaetta, Tammy Huynh | images: Chris Chen, Shutterstock

Time to create a thriving green sanctuary at home. And Your Garden editor and horticulturist, Tammy Huynh gives the best advice on caring for yours.

A little green gem of the cooler seasons

13 August, 2026 | Julia Zaetta | Images: Shutterstock, Nadiia Ganzhyi and house-of-robin @Unsplash

Snow peas are one of the garden’s quiet achievers – easy to grow, quick to crop and reliably productive through the cooler months.

Did you know... about your garden

21 June, 2026 | Graham Ross

Graham Ross shares 5 practical things to... benefit your knowledge

For the love of roses

17 June, 2026 | Words: Sandra Ross | Images: Shutterstock, Robin Powell, Treloar Roses, Richard Walsh, Unsplash

From first bud to final bloom, roses reward with beauty, fragrance and seasonal rhythm.

Sow your vegetable seeds now!

06 April, 2026 | Julia Zaetta | Mr. Fothergill’s

Now’s the time to plant your autumn vegies so you can reap the rewards all season long.

Make mine a Vegepod

06 April, 2026 | Julia Zaetta

The perfect portable vegie garden for any space you want

Souper stars

04 April, 2026 | words: Julia Zaetta

From kale to cauliflower, cabbage to broccoli, grow your own brassicas and enjoy hearty home made soups - and gratins and other delicious dishes - all season long.

3 Steps to start a Vegie Patch

05 March, 2026 | Julia Zaetta

Most vegetables thrive in full sun, so aim for a location that receives at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Short on space? Look upwards. Sunny walls, fences and balcony rails can be just as productive when used with hanging pots, shelves or vertical planters. Even a bright window sill can support herbs.

Grilled halloumi, couscous and pomegranate salad with hummus

24 December, 2025 | words: Julia Zaetta

How to make a simple summer Grilled halloumi, couscous and pomegranate salad with hummus

How to Grow a Salad Garden at Home: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & More

24 December, 2025 | words: Julia Zaetta | Images: Shutterstock

Love them, grow them, eat them fresh. Discover how to grow a thriving summer salad garden with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, radicchio, spinach and rocket straight from your backyard.

When life gives you lemons...

15 October, 2025 | Julia Zaetta | Shutterstock images When life gives you lemons... and oranges, limes, mandarins and more... grow them! Lemon pound cake with lemon sugar glaze and ice cream, The perfect zesty dessert. Read More

Herb your enthusiasm

07 October, 2025 | Sandra Ross

Spring is the season to plant herbs. Quick to grow and full of flavour, Spring is the season to plant herbs. they’ll brighten up your garden and your cooking. Whether in a pot, patch or planter box, herbs like basil, rosemary and dill attract pollinators, boost your vegie beds and turn everyday meals into something special.

Grow your own vanilla pods

27 August, 2025 | Words: Graham Ross | Images: Shutterstock, Robert Legato

Cultivating vanilla isn't easy, but for the determined home gardener, the payoff is sweet.

Mandarin jelly cheesecake slices

17 October, 2025 | Julia Zaetta | Shutterstock images Quick, easy and delicious Mandarin jelly cheesecakes slices! Read More

Lovin' your balcony

12 February, 2025 | Sandra Ross Be inspired to transform your balcony into a lush retreat with these creative ideas that maximise space and style. Read More

Squeeze the day

30 January, 2025 | Words: Sandra Ross | Images: Brent Wilson & Shutterstock

Brighten your space and enjoy fresh, home grown citrus with a potted lemon tree grown by you – perfect for any garden or your balcony! Growing a lemon tree has never been easier. Dwarf varieties, specially bred for pots, produce full-size fruit and flourish with just sunlight, water, food and minimal care. A potted lemon tree brings fresh citrus right to your doorstep, rewarding you with a plentiful harvest season after season.

Succession Success

22 September, 2024 | Aleisha Lynch Ditch the dreaded dormant period between seasons and boost the productivity of your patch year-round. Read More

Wonderful Wicking Beds

22 September, 2024 | Words and images: Aleisha Lynch | Illustration: Karina Work

How to boost sustainability, enhance plant health, and increase productivity while slashing water consumption in your garden, writes horticulturist Aleisha Lynch.

Pretty tasty

21 July, 2024 | Tammy Huynh

Rhubarb is one of the few perennial vegetables. A clump will produce tangy, juicy stems season after season with almost no effort from the gardener.

How sweet it is

21 July, 2024 | Tammy Huynh

This delicious tuber is one of the least-demanding veggies in the patch. All it wants is sun and room to grow.

A new beginning

05 March, 2024 | Angie Thomas

The arrival of autumn brings new opportunities to grow your own fresh vegies and herbs.

Vine and dine

30 November, 2023 | Tammy Huynh

Passionfruit are among the most productive of backyard crops. Here’s everything you need to know about growing them successfully.

Tart & tasty

30 November, 2023 | Angie Thomas

Tamarillos reward you with juicy, sweet, tangy and vitamin-rich fruit during the cooler months.

Happy Herbs

07 September, 2023 | Tammy Huynh

The key to a thriving herb garden is to give each plant the conditions it needs to prosper. The result is easy gardening and delicious pickings.

Some like it Hot

07 September, 2023 | Tammy Huynh

Spice up your life with the aroma and piquancy of chilli. Measured on a rating from one to over two million, there is a chilli to suit all taste buds.

Basket Case

07 September, 2023 | Angie Thomas

Add a new dimension to your outdoor spaces with hanging baskets.

Top Crops

07 September, 2023 | Angie Thomas Time to grow your own fresh and delicious spring vegies. Read More

Cool Factor

06 June, 2023 |

Despite the cold, there are many herbs and vegies you can grow now to enjoy throughout the chilly season.

Redfern Oasis

07 June, 2023 | Words: Richard Unsworth | Images: Nicholas Watt

Creating a lush urban jungle in a small space sounds like a challenge, but garden designer and writer Richard Unsworth embraced the opportunity.

Autumn's abundance

30 March, 2023 | Words & Images: Lee Sullivan

Lee Sullivan shares her tips to growing her top five winter vegetables to keep your family fed through the winter.

Juicy Fruit

16 March, 2023 | Words: Sandra Ross

Do you have an open sunny spot to grow a fruit tree? Late autumn and winter is the best time to plant a stone fruit tree.

Meet: Richard Walsh

28 February, 2023 | Interview: Sandra Ross | Images: Richard Walsh

Richard fell for roses when he bought his first home in 1967. He joined the Rose Society in 1972, and that was the start of his long journey with roses.

Flat out

16 February, 2023 | Words: Angie Tohmas | Images: Shutterstock

Espaliering trees helps make the most of garden spaces and creates an artistic feature, writes horticulturist Angie Thomas.

Fabulous figs

16 January, 2023 |

Figs are delicious, expensive and hard to transport – three excellent reasons to grow one in your garden.

Flavour sensations

25 August, 2022 | IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK

The key to a thriving herb garden is to give each plant the conditions it needs to prosper. The result is easy gardening, and delicious pickings.

Crunch time

25 August, 2022 |

Salad greens are so easy and quick to grow you’d be mad not to discard store-bought bags and grow your own!

Tomato Troubleshooting

25 August, 2022 | WORDS: ANGIE THOMAS | IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK

Tomatoes are warmweather lovers, so spring is the perfect time to plant seedlings or sow seeds into a vegie patch or pots. There are several pests and diseases that find tomatoes just as appetising as we do, but don’t despair, as we’ve put together this simple troubleshooting guide to help you on your tomato growing journey.

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