Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

They take up minimal space, use little water, are quick and easy to grow and most importantly packed with nutrients: they're nature's superfoods, Sprouts, and Microgreens! Discover all their wonder...

With the high price of Supermarket herbs, growing your own is not only rewarding but economical. This guide will equip you with the best techniques to master the art of herb harvesting, ensuring a ...

Ever wondered about how seedless fruit can exist? Come with us as we demystify this wondrous phenomenon.

You just can’t beat the flavour and freshness of homegrown garlic and Australia has a great climate for growing this delicious crop too. Just one single clove of garlic planted will grow into a bea...

Not only do flowers provide a splash of colour to your garden, but there are also many that you can eat! Here is a list of the most popular edible flowers and how to use them in your cooking.

Wildflower meadows are starting to increase in popularity in Australia, and there is no wonder why, they are simply spectacular to look at, but they also have many benefits. Here are five reasons w...

Encourage wildlife to come and visit your garden by creating your own bird seed hangers. It's easy with our DIY recipe. Find out how!

For most gardeners, Spring is their favourite time to be out in the garden. Before Spring really hits, there are many jobs to be done to prepare your garden for the busy growing period ahead. Here ...

Short on space for a garden? Fear not, it is still possible to grow a wonderful variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. With clever planning, you can utilise your space to become productive and ...

Gardening has so many benefits for children from fitness to building healthy eating habits. Here's ten reasons why you should get your kids/grandkids into the garden.

Some seeds prefer to be sown directly where they will grow to avoid disturbing their delicate root systems during transplanting. Learn what direct sowing is, when and why to do it and what varietie...

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'...