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Winter has arrived and even though there’s less sunlight, it’s the perfect time to prune, plant and do some general tidying up

It’s a good time to sow frost-hardy winter greens – and if the ground isn’t too dry, plant some trees or shrubs while the soil is still warm

Spring is slowly creeping in and the change in seasons is giving us a lot to do in the garden. Here’s a handy checklist of vegetables to harvest, sow and plant, with a bonus seedling care guide.  What to harvest this September + Broad beans are a favourite winter crop. They cope with cold, wind […]

It’s time to harvest spinach, sow your beans and plant tomatoes. Here are all your garden tasks to complete this October Harvest Spinach: As the weather warms, spinach, rocket and other leafy greens can bolt (turn to seed and stop producing leaves). To avoid this keep picking as much as possible, even the young flower stems […]

BBQ season is in full swing, so keep planting lettuces and mesculin for on-demand salads. Plus it’s time to start some home-grown prep for Christmas Here’s what to plant, harvest and sow in the garden this November + You’ll need plenty of salad greens now that barbecue season is in full swing. Keep planting lettuces and […]

Spring is in the air. It’s time to pick new asparagus shoots and put sprouted potatoes in the ground. Here’s what to sow, plant and harvest in October The best vegetables to plant in October + If you’re lucky enough to have space for growing potatoes, it’s not too late to plant. Soil temperatures needs to […]

Spring is in the air and now is a great time to get busy in the garden for a bumper summer crop. Here are our top tips on what vegetables to harvest, plant and sow in your garden this September The best vegetables to plant + If the soil is well-drained and warm at your […]

It’s easy to get busy in the garden this August. Our practical tips and helpful hacks will make you a green thumbed gardener in no time Plant + Plant globe artichokes or divide existing plants and replant in well-fertilised soil. These gorgeous, silver-leaved perennial vegetables need plenty of space so don’t plant them too near […]

July is the time to get planting for your summer bounty! Head to the garden and use this checklist to guide you on what to plant, harvest and sow this month These are the best fruits and vegetables to plant in your garden this July + A hot bed (a covered timber box filled with compost) […]

As the days starts to get shorter and autumn begins to roll around, now is the perfect time to get planting in the garden. Here are some gardening hacks to help you get started in your garden this month. Plant Harvest Sow TIP:To provide plenty of nectar for bees, sprinkle borage seed directly into the […]

Tend to your vegetable garden like an expert with these easy to follow tips on what to harvest, plant and sow this February.

Enjoy bounties from your kitchen garden this year by using our easy planting guide. Discover the best veges to harvest, plant and sow this January What vegetables you should plant in your garden this January + If capsicum seedlings are starting to produce flowers, they can be planted out into the garden. Position in a […]

As the weather warms, November is a great time to start a kitchen garden. Use this simple beginner’s guide to help you plant and harvest veges The best vegetables to plant in your garden in November + Planting garlic chives in your vege patch will deter pesky insects. Marigolds are also great at repelling nematodes, whitefly and […]

Spring is the perfect time to get that kitchen garden going. Use this quick and easy guide to discover what to harvest plant and sow in October What to harvest in October + Harvest cabbages when heads are firm and not too big or risk plants running to seed (flowering). + When picking broccoli make sure the […]

Fragrant, long lasting and oh so chic, stock flowers are trendy little blooms you need in your home. Check out our quick tips on how to grow and care for them Stock flowers: Everything you need to know about this sweet little bloom The sweet, spicy scent of stock is unmistakable. Stock is an annual plant that […]

Even though the weather’s getting cooler there’s still lots to keep you busy in the garden in May. We’ve rounded up our top picks to harvest, plant and sow What to harvest in the garden Jerusalem artichokes can be dug up when flowering is finished. Puréed, roasted, boiled or added to soups, these are a […]

Autumn may be creeping in but there’s lots to do in the garden! Here’s your guide for what to harvest, plant and sow in April with bonus lawn care tips What to harvest in the garden If the foliage is completely dead on your late-season potatoes, they should be dug up now. Don’t leave any […]

Exotic, lively and wonderful when paired with big tropical leaves, water lillies add a statement to any room. Here’s your guide to our flower of the month All about April’s flower of the month: Water Lillies Water lilies are from the Heliotropic family, where the head of the flower ‘looks to the sun’. They typically […]

Take a tour of landscape designer Debbie Hardy‘s stunning palm-filled garden, complete with pool, 90-year-old oak tree, flowering citrus and fragrant gardenia Words by: Karlya Smith. Photography by: Jon Day.

Make the most of your summer garden with these hints and tricks from gardens editor Carol Bucknell HARVEST – Pick the baby leaves of spinach or the entire plant to thin out crowded crops. – Harvest regularly to avoid plants turning to seed as the weather warms up. – Thin out fruit clusters on apple […]