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.

Agastache
agastache
A highly aromatic plant with fine tubular flowers on upright vertical stems, Agastache are multi-purpose and multi-dimensional plants for the garden.
Asparagus
asparagus
The low-down on asparagus by Camilla Lazzar
Avocado
avocado
Growing and harvesting avocado by Clive Blazey
Blueberries
blueberries
The basics on blueberries with Julie Willis
Bulbs
bulbs
Julie Willis shares the simplicity of planting bulbs
Citrus
citrus
Marcus Ryan shares his tips on growing citrus trees
Dahlias
dahlias
Growing and caring for dahlias with Camilla Lazzar
Dragon Fruit
dragon fruit
Jamie Alcock's tips on growing this exotic fruit
Espalier Training
espalier training
Julie Willis tells us how to espalier fruit trees
Garlic
garlic
Camilla Lazzar's hints on growing and harvesting garlic
Garlic explained
garlic explained
Garlic explained
How to grow Tomatoes
how to grow tomatoes
The Diggers team share their tips and tricks for a successful tomato season.
Melons
melons
Melon varieties and how to grow them with Julie Willis
Microgreens
microgreens
Tim Sansom's 5 key points on growing microgreens
Oca (New Zealand Yam)
oca (new zealand yam)
Camilla Lazzar on this 'lost crop of the Incas'
Potatoes
potatoes
How to grow the humble spud!
Seed Sowing (Vegetables)
seed sowing (vegetables)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth
Seed Sowing (Wildflowers)
seed sowing (wildflowers)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth
Seedling Care
seedling care
Tips on caring for your vegetable and flower seedlings
Strawberries
strawberries
Julie Willis' hints on growing strawberries
Sweet Peas
sweet peas
Sweet Peas
Sweet Potato
sweet potato
Camilla Lazzar's planting, growing and harvesting tips
Tea
tea
Totally tea with Julie Willis
The secret to planting roses
the secret to planting roses
Follow our step by step guide to ensure your success with roses this season
The secret to planting trees
the secret to planting trees
Planting trees is a great way to add some instant impact to any space, follow our step by step guide to ensure your success.
Three Sisters Companion Planting
three sisters companion planting
Tree Planting
tree planting
Bill Bampton shows us how to give trees a good start in the garden
Vegie Garden Basics
vegie garden basics
Creating a vegie garden from scratch with Julie Willis

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