Why does biodiversity matter?
Building biodiversity in your garden means you’ll grow healthier plants with fewer pest and disease problems.
Wicking beds and vegies
Wicking beds are a great solution for growing vegies (and some fruit trees) where water is scarce or in tricky spots in the garden.
Four reasons to get certified organic (and three reasons not to)
Do you buy organic food? Ever wondered what “certified organic” means? We blow the pros and cons of certification wide open.
Why you should grow heritage and heirloom apples
By planting a heritage or heirloom apple variety in your garden, you can help preserve varieties that might otherwise be lost.
Which apricots make the most delicious jam?
We get a lot of questions in apricot season about which apricots are best for jam. There are dozens of different varieties of apricot available to grow, so it’s a fair question! Old Australian favourites include Trevatt and Moorpark apricots (see a Moorpark...
Creating community through gardening
Fruit growing in your backyard can be very solitary, but community gardening can be a great way to come together to share skills & grow food.