Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

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...

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...

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...

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.

February is one of the warmest 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.

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...