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.

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Did you know about your garden

16 February, 2026  |  Graham Ross

Graham Ross shares 5 practical things to benefit your knowledge

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How to know the perfect mix for your plants

07 January, 2026  |  Words: Graham Ross | Images: Shutterstock

Choosing the right soil mix can make all the difference to plant health. From indoor plants to pots and garden beds, The Garden Clinic explains how to know which mix your plants really need.

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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.

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Create lawn heaven this summer

11 December, 2025  |  Graham Ross

Summer brings lots of fun – and lawn stress! Hot sun, dry windsand all manner of foot traffic can tire your grass but with the right care, it stays green and resilient all season. 

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Outdoor entertaining at home

11 December, 2025  |  Shuttersotck, Luisa Brimble, Robin Powell, Hannah Tu and Kateryna Hliznitsova @ Unsplash

There’s no better place to entertain than in your own backyard– amidst flowers, herbs and the soft hum of summer evenings. Whether you’re hosting a relaxed lunch, a twilight get-together or just a few friends among the blooms, these tips will help you make the most of your garden’s magic this season. Follow these simple tips to style, refresh and enjoy your garden– making summer gatherings effortless!

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How to build a water feature in a weekend

30 November, 2025  |  words: Julia Zaetta | Images: Shutterstock

Create instant appeal with easy-to-assemble water features designed for every garden style – and with great news there's a wide range available to buy ready-made.

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How to grow...

17 October, 2025  |  Julia Zaetta

How to grow... citrus

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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.

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Grow a lawn you'll love

30 September, 2025  |  Words: Graham Ross | images: Shutterstock

Does your lawn look worse for wear after winter? Whether it’s been scorched by frost, dried out by drought or drowned by heavy rain, spring is the ideal time to act. With the right care, you can turn around compacted soil, thinning grass and an invasion of weeds, and set your lawn up for a lush summer comeback

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Patch from scratch

30 September, 2025  |  Julia Zaetta | images: shutterstock

Grow your own fresh, delicious vegies at home, no experience needed!

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Plant your harvest now

30 September, 2025  |  Julia Zaetta

Nothing better than eating what you have grown. Here enjoy the whopping health benefits of tomatoes and the deliciousness of zucchini.

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Spring Fever

23 September, 2025  |  Words: Julia Zaetta | Images: Shutterstock, Stock Photo & Garden Clinic

Spring is the season of possibility – gardens are bursting with colour, fragrance and fresh growth. We’ve gathered ideas from beautiful outdoor spaces brimming with seasonal magic, ready for you to bring into your own garden. From creative pot displays and striking plant pairings to clever ways of filling bare spots.

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Divide and multiply cymbidiums

10 September, 2025  |  Words: Graham Ross | Images: Shutterstock

Unlock your orchid’s full potential! Divide cymbidiums every few years to refresh growth and multiply flowers.

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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.

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Winning the turf war

14 August, 2025  |  Words: Graham Ross | Images: Shutterstock

How to keep your lawn problem-free is easy when you know the best insider tricks.

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How to create your spring garden

15 October, 2025  |  words: Sandra Ross | images: shutterstock This dreamy spring flower garden can be yours with a little prep and planning.The secret is in the soil - and flower choice. Ideal for pots and planters, for balconies, court yards and garden beds, follow these five easy steps for success and your garden will bloom like a dream too.  Read More

It's all in the small ideas

03 July, 2025  |  Images: Shutterstock | Unsplash (Rnady Fath)

Bringing single notions together are what create a gorgeous outdoor living space. So choose from here those you love, and add them to your garden.

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Charming Camellias

19 June, 2025  |  Words: Paul Urquhart | Images: hutterstock, Hannah Maccowatt, Unsplash/Michelle Henders, Graham Ross As trees, shrubs, hedges and pots, camellias bring colour, structure and grace to gardens through the cooler months and beyond. Read More

5 ways to boost your soil

05 June, 2025  |  Words: Steve Falcioni

If you want your garden to really flourish, then it’s time to talk dirt!

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Fabulous Figs

13 March, 2025  |  Sandra Ross

There's nothing quite like the fresh taste of figs. Grow your own and savour the sweetness straight from your garden!

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For the love of Rosemary

13 March, 2025  |  Graham Ross

Many myths abound in history about this ancient herb, entwined too, with medicinal tales. Now it's also a must-have flavour in your kitchen.

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How to: grow bare-rooted roses

13 March, 2025  |  Graham Ross

Bare-rooted roses are an easy and affordable way to fill your garden with vibrant blooms - what could be better?

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How to: Grow bulbs

13 March, 2025  |  Steve Falcioni

Kick off a new garden addiction by planting spring-flowering bulbs now.

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Small space, big impact

11 March, 2025  |  Tammy Huynh

Feeling limited by your space? Here are three innovative garden designs from last year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show that will inspire you to rethink your small outdoor area and unlock its potential.

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Prune 'n' bloom azaleas

12 February, 2025  |  Words: Graham Ross | Images: mages: Brent Wilson, Graham Ross

Nothing signals spring like vibrant Kurume azaleas, and summer pruning is the secret to their stunning floral show.

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Private screening in your own backyard

30 January, 2025  |  Words: Roger Fox | Images: Shutterstock

Having nice neighbours is great, butt hat doesn’t mean you want to see themevery time you step outside. Privacy and enclosure are such an important part of creating a garden, helping to transform your outdoor space into a private retreat from the world.

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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.

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Spring Herb and Goats’ Cheese Soufflé

22 September, 2024  |  Angela Clutton

Seasoning by Angela Clutton, spans the four seasons of the year, with insights into over 50 vegetables and fruits. 

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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.

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Back to basics: How to Make Compost

17 September, 2024  |  Graham Ross What’s the answer to good soil? Compost. Read More

Strawberry and rhubarb jam

21 July, 2024  |  Tammy Huynh

Rhubarb and strawberries are perfect partners – in pies, crumbles, and in this jam. Here, Robin Powell shares her strawberry and rhubarb jam recipe with us.

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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.

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Sweet potato and chickpea curry

21 July, 2024  |  Tammy Huynh

Comfort food of the first order – warming, satisfying and dead-simple.

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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.

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Back to Basic: Hardwood Cuttings

03 June, 2024  |  Graham Ross

Here’s an easy, reliable, cheap way to grow more plants.

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The root cause

11 March, 2024  |  Angie Thomas It’s time to sow and grow these buried treasures, writes Angie Thomas Read More

Flavour Bomb

11 March, 2024  |  Tammy Huynh

April is garlic-planting time and it’s easier than you think to grow a year’s supply for your family.

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Back to Basics

11 March, 2024  |  Graham Ross

Are you a new gardener? This is for you; tips for autumn planting success.

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A new beginning

05 March, 2024  |  Angie Thomas

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

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