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

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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The Bounty of Begonias

21 September, 2024  |  Tyler Howard | Images: Brent Wilson, Shutterstock

What if I told you that begonias are much more than meets the eye? Horticulturist Tyler Howard shares his favourites and how to grow them.

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Fruity Delights

03 June, 2024  |  Angie Thomas

You don’t need a big backyard to grow your own fruit!

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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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Floating on air

11 March, 2024  |  Steve Falcioni

With their quirky foliage and stunning flowers, who can resist the world of air plants? Horticulturist and self-confessed plant addict, Steve Falcioni shares his growing tips.

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Protect Your Trees

08 September, 2023  |  Tammy Huynh

Trees are often managed reactively. It’s essential to seek expert advice to keep your trees healthy and safe. The Tree Contractor’s Association highlights the importance of sound tree management and why you should seek the advice of arborist if you are concerned about your trees.

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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.

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Basket Case

07 September, 2023  |  Angie Thomas

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

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Battle for Brassicas

07 June, 2023  |  Brian Chapman Cruciferous winter vegies are beloved by all, including unwanted pests. How do we stop them from stealing our precious bounty? Horticulturist and owner of online store Aussie Gardener, Brian Chapman shares his tips. Read More

How To: Style Indoor Plants

06 June, 2023  |  Craig Miller-Randle Designing and displaying your plant collection willbring you a new appreciation of your plant family, sofollow me on the road to plant-styling perfection. Read More

Squeeze The Day

05 May, 2023  |  Angie Thomas

A pinch of sour and a dash of sweet, calamondin is a versatile and easy-to-grow member of the citrus family.

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One Pot Wonder

13 April, 2023  |  Words: Sandra Ross | Images: Brent Wilson

Sandra offers three container ideas for colour and cheer throughout the season.

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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.

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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.

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Seasonal Stars

16 March, 2023  |  Words: Paul Urquhart

Autumn is summer’s last hurrah with many plants providing a stunning finale before winter’s subdued moodiness.

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Five of the best: wisteria gardens

18 March, 2021  |  Linda Ross

Here’s our pick of the best places in the world to be thrilled by the fragrance, form and sheer delight of wisteria.

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Iris

18 March, 2021  |  Sandra Ross

I’m loving …iris. Most iris have one huge and prolific spring flush, then go quiet for the rest of the year. But some are re-blooming, such as my favourite, ‘Victoria Falls’, an award-winning, tall bearded iris with light-blue, ruffled petals, each with a patch of white in the centre. 'Victoria Falls' produces three main branches and two spurs, and can produce up to 14 flowers.

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Meet: Craig Scott

02 June, 2022  |  WORDS: GRAHAM ROSS | IMAGES: CRAIG SCOTT Read More

Winterwood: One Man's Wonderland

01 June, 2022  |  WORDS AND IMAGES: GRAHAM ROSS

Bushfire, snow, and wild weather hasn’t deterred this plantsman from creating a botanical masterpiece.

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My veggie patch

09 March, 2022  |  WORDS AND IMAGES: LEE SULLIVAN

Let us introduce you to Lee Sullivan, an organic gardener who believes anyone can grow their own food. Here, she shares her cool season favourites.

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Meet: Angus Stewart

08 March, 2022  |  INTERVIEW: SANDRA ROSS | IMAGES: BRENT WILSON AND ANGUS STEWART

Well known through his appearances on Gardening Australia, Angus Stewart has moved to Tasmania where he is experimenting and hybridising new and even better kangaroo paws.

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Autumn Favourites

08 March, 2022  |  WORDS: SANDRA ROSS | IMAGES: GRAHAM ROSS & SHUTTERSTOCK Read More

Warrigal greens with fettuccine

23 November, 2021  |  RECIPE: SARAH GLOVER Make this fresh green sauce ahead of time for quick summer dinners. It will keep for a week in the fridge. Read More

Warrigal Greens

23 November, 2021  |  Words: Linda Ross Top chefs are going wild for this antioxidant-rich native spinach that grows like a weed. Read More

Meet: Paula Benneian

22 November, 2021  |  INTERVIEW: Graham Ross Read More

Begonias - On angel’s wings

22 November, 2021  |  WORDS AND IMAGES: GRAHAM ROSS Read More

Our forever garden

22 November, 2021  |  WORDS: SANDRA ROSS, IMAGES: GRAHAM ROSS When two gardeners settle into a home and garden there could be fireworks. In our case, it’s been a joyful 35-year journey, which we hope will last forever. Read More

Pumpkin patch

23 November, 2021  |  Words: Angie Thomas (Images: Shutterstock) Discover how you can grow these delicious gourdes at home. Read More

True blue

23 November, 2021  |  Words: Sandra Ross (Images: Shutterstock) Forget buying a punnet of blueberries this summer. Here’s how to grow your own! Read More

A new leaf

21 October, 2021  |  Words: Sandra Ross | Image: Shutterstock

Toss up your traditional salad by growing a mix of greens. So many tasty new salad greens are now available in seed packets or seedlings from your garden centre.

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A moveable feast

21 October, 2021  |  Words: Sandra Ross | Images: Oasis Horticulture Don’t let small space cramp your gardening style. Here’s how to grow a thriving vegie patch without a plot. Read More

Fragrant Fennel

21 October, 2021  |  Words: Sandra Ross It may not look like much, but this bulbous stem has the most beautiful, but subtle aniseed flavour – perfect in roasts and salads. Read More

​Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'

18 March, 2021  |  Ally Jackson

This prostrate banksia hugs the ground to a height of about 50cm. It bears pale yellow flower heads with lilac styles from late summer to winter. These are held above the foliage and provide much-needed food for birds when there is little else in flower.

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​Camellia ‘Desire’

18 March, 2021  |  Linda Ross

Is this the prettiest camellia of all?

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​Canna ‘Australia’

18 March, 2021  |  Libby Cameron

The popularity of cannas is due to their long display of bold foliage and vibrant flowers. This hybrid is one of a new series called ‘Show Off’, which has been bred for resistance to disease and for clean, sculptural foliage.

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​Geraldton Wax

18 March, 2021  |  Ally Jackson

The unerringly fake-looking flowers of Geraldton wax appear now and emphasise the beauty that can be found outdoors in winter.

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​Native bluebell

18 March, 2021  |  Ally Jackson

Spring sees the stunning blues of our native bluebell appearing in the bush and in gardens. The blue becomes electric when it’s teemed with an acacia ‘Limelight’ in a rockery or garden bed.

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