Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Asparagus is a wonderful crop to grow in the home garden. Perennial in nature they provide delicious shoots for you year after year, in some cases for multiple decades! With the right care, they wi...

Flowering bulbs make a wonderful addition to any garden, but to ensure success it is best to stick to varieties that will grow in your specific climate. Find out which bulbs will grow best in your ...

With prices of everything on the rise, many are tightening their belts and trying to live more frugally. Growing your own is a great way to save $$, plus there are plenty of ways to garden on a bud...

Tea is a beverage enjoyed by all walks of life, whether you enjoy a cup of classic black tea or prefer a fruity tisane served on ice. Growing your own cuppa is easier than you think and will make t...

In a rush to get eating home grown produce? Check out our list of fast to grow and fast to harvest crops.

Potatoes are one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow. So if you’ve never tried growing them before, make this the year you do. Here is our planting-to-harvest guide to potatoes to help you al...

A common question we see new and old gardeners asking is how to identify their sown seeds from all the other mysterious plants that sprout in the garden. Here's a few techniques to help you identif...

Bulbs are a beautiful addition to any home garden but aren’t just for outdoor growing. Forcing bulbs is a technique that encourages flowers to bloom outside of their normal environment, earlier tha...

Don't waste it, Compost it. Here's our recipe for the perfect compost heap at home.

With the nights getting chilly, it's time to light up the wood fire. But what to do with the ash? is a question many people ask. Here's how you can safely use ash in your garden.

The idea of self-sufficiency and creating your own food security at home has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Get the most out of growing your own with these key considerations.

You may hear in the gardening world that in order to have a successful vegetable garden you need to have a yard that receives full sun. Luckily this is not necessarily the case. Read on to find out...

Hydroponic methods of growing food may have been restricted to commercial farms in the past but thankfully at-home units are now readily available and suited to gardeners of all capabilities. Here'...

Our country is experiencing major fluctuations in climate. From raging bushfires and drought to record downpours and flooding. The only constant with this climate is that it will continue to change...

Plant your bulbs at the perfect depth and in the right month using our easy to read bulb planting chart. Includes downloadable chart.

Many parts of Australia have experienced masses of rainfall in the past few years, which has led to severe flooding events. Though water is essential for all life on Earth too much of it can be des...

Gardening is not only fun and rewarding, it is also great for your health and mental wellbeing. Here's just a few reasons why gardening is so good for you.

Incorporating native plants into your garden is a great way to connect with nature and bring a bit of the bush into your home. Learn why Australian natives are good to have in your garden and how t...

February is one of the hottest months of the year so now is a good time to start some of your Autumn sowings both indoors and undercover. Sowing times depends on what district you live in but you c...

Do you dream of enjoying your favourite herbs picked fresh whenever you want them? Herb garden kits are great investments and gifts for those interested in growing their own at home!

If you've ever wanted to start your own garden but weren't too sure where to start, then this is the article to read. A little planning can go a long, long way toward making a garden you'll love wo...

Spice up your veggie garden by growing chillies from seed. Here's our guide to growing and caring for your chilli plants.

Super hot chillies are like no other fruit on Earth, and while they may be tiny, boy do they pack a punch on the Scoville heat units scale (also known as SHU).Super hot ghost chillies come in at 75...

Is your soil repelling water rather than absorbing it? If the answer is yes, then you've got hydrophobic soil. Here's our tips on how to fix this common garden issue.