Gardening diary: Early winter
Now’s the time to plan, plot and prepare for spring.
Officially the depths of...
Gardening diary: Late autumn / fall
Knowing what climatic variations to expect is helpful info for your edible garden’s...
Gardening diary: Mid-autumn/fall
Now’s the time to plant seeds and cultivate seedlings for continuous vege and...
Gardening diary: Early autumn/fall
The cooler weather makes this the ideal time to sprout brassicas and winter...
Gardening diary: Late summer
If your crops amount to an abundance of veges and fruit, there are...
Gardening diary: Mid-summer
High summer means water is the key requirement for healthy plant growth for...
Gardening diary: Early summer
As summer is upon us, temperamental weather gives way to more benign conditions...
Gardening diary: Late spring
Late spring provides the perfect opportunity to dig for value in your vege...
Gardening diary: Mid-spring
What to do in your garden in mid-spring.
The organic approach
Organic gardening is more...
Gardening diary: Early spring
What to do in your garden in early spring.
Planting
While the soil temperature should...
Gardening diary: Late winter
What to do in your garden in August.
Planting
Postpone any outdoor planting until the...
Gardening diary: Early summer
A bit of forward planning will benefit future harvests. David Haynes explains.
As winter...
Gardening diary: Late spring
Late spring is a time of great growth in your garden. David Haynes...
Gardening diary: Mid-spring
David Haynes gives us the rundown on the unofficial start of the gardener’s...
Gardening diary: Early spring
It’s a good time to cultivate seedlings indoors while the weather is still...
Gardening diary: Late winter
What can you plant when the weather’s cold and wet? David Haynes explains.
August...
Gardening diary: July
This month, David Haynes begins a new series: step-by-step guides on how to...
Gardening diary: Early winter
Many plants become near-dormant during winter so now is a good time to...