Fact Sheets

We have a wealth of information on various gardening techniques and favourite plants, from tea and tomatoes to blueberries and bulbs. From how to plant to how to harvest, the key issues are all covered in these "straight-to-the-point" fact sheets.

asparagus
The low-down on asparagus by Camilla Lazzar

avocado
Growing and harvesting avocado by Clive Blazey

blueberries
The basics on blueberries with Julie Willis

bulbs
Julie Willis shares the simplicity of planting bulbs

citrus
Marcus Ryan shares his tips on growing citrus trees

dahlias
Growing and caring for dahlias with Camilla Lazzar

dragon fruit
Jamie Alcock's tips on growing this exotic fruit

espalier training
Julie Willis tells us how to espalier fruit trees

garlic
Camilla Lazzar's hints on growing and harvesting garlic

melons
Melon varieties and how to grow them with Julie Willis

microgreens
Tim Sansom's 5 key points on growing microgreens

oca (new zealand yam)
Camilla Lazzar on this 'lost crop of the Incas'

potatoes
Camilla Lazzar on growing the humble spud!

seed sowing (vegetables)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth

seed sowing (wildflowers)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth

seedling care
Tim Sansom gets you started with your spring mini-seedlings

strawberries
Julie Willis' hints on growing strawberries

sweet potato
Camilla Lazzar's planting, growing and harvesting tips

tea
Totally tea with Julie Willis

three sisters companion planting
Our Seed Manager, Evette, explains this ancient companion planting method.

tomatoes
Growing tomato tips from The Diggers team

tree planting
Bill Bampton shows us how to give trees a good start in the garden

vegie garden basics
Creating a vegie garden from scratch with Julie Willis

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