Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

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.

Do you often forget to water your plants? Or does your hectic work schedule get in the way of taking care of your home plants? If you're a gardening enthusiast looking for an easy and efficient way...

Egg Heads are a fun way for kids to grow their own seeds... and if you have a fussy eater, this may just encourage your child to try something new... and green!

Looking for a visual seasonal planting guide showing when to plant flowers, vegetables and herbs by month and by region? Then check out our easy to read planting chart. Includes downloadable chart.

Calla lillies are an all-round favourite for Aussie gardeners, both popular in the garden as well as for cut flowers. Here's how to grow these beauties at home.

Add a spot of colour to your garden whilst encouraging wildlife to come and visit by creating your own bird bath. It's easy with our DIY guide.

It's so easy to recycle your cans and turn them into something beautiful to brighten up your home or garden! Here's our easy to follow guide on how to make Tin Can Planters.

Cute, quirky and totally practical... Upcycled planters are a great way to brighten up your garden and at the same time, recycle! Here's how to make them.

Inspire your kids to love gardening and connect with nature from an early age. Discover how exploring plants, flowers, and garden wildlife can spark curiosity and provide fun, hands-on learning for...

Strawberries are an exceptional fruit to grow in the home garden. Their flavour is exquisite when ripened to maturity and eaten fresh. Follow our handy guide so that you can grow your own tasty str...

As plants start from something so small and cheap and grow into very valuable plants, they are a great way to fundraise. Discover some great ways to make healthy profits for your community group us...

Understanding the basics of how to grow something from a seed will boost your confidence in your garden.

Autumn brings the perfect conditions to get your hands dirty, preparing soil for planting spring flowering bulbs that will see your garden bursting with colour. Some of our favourites to plant at t...

Want to know what vegetables, flowers and bulbs to plant during Autumn? Here's our monthly garden advice for March, April and May.

While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.

Get started on a delicious and fulfilling adventure as we delve into the art of growing organic vegetables from seeds. Follow these tips to get started today!

Seed embedded paper is so easy to make, so why not add a little something extra to your gifts and save paper from landfill in the process. Here's how you make them...

Heirloom seeds are great additions to any garden, connecting you to the past whilst preserving time-honored varieties that thrive in your garden today. We uncover everything you need to know about ...

There’s something so magical about raising your own seeds from scratch and watching plants grow and develop from seed. Give your seeds the best start in life by using Jiffy pellets or pots. Here ar...

  Shoots, Roots, Fruits = NPK. Say it out loud... and repeat. This is your gardening mantra to understand what helps plants grow. If you have ever grown huge tomato vines with very few fruit or pla...

Green manures are a vital part of soil management and integral for successful vegetable gardens. Learn how to use green manure crops in your veggie garden.