It can be hard sometimes keeping up with all the latest fads, fashions and concepts, they seem to come and go quicker that Christmas. It's easy to feel left behind, scratching your head in bewilderment. (That's why I try to stick to gardening!🤪) Do you know what Permaculture or Regenerative Gardening are? No? Neither did I, I honestly thought they were the same thing, but after digging a little deeper, (pardon the pun) turns out they're not.

Remember the days when celebrity couples got those mash-up names? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie became Brangelina, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were Bennifer… Well, if we did the same thing in the plant world, the star couple would hands down be tomatoes and basil. What would we call them? Tomasil? Basato? 😂 Whatever the name, they’re a match made in 'garden heaven' and on the dinner plate too.

If you’ve driven around the South East (South Australia) recently, chances are you’ve spotted an explosion of golden pompoms lighting up local parklands, paddock edges and roadsides. Meet Acacia Baileyana, affectionately known as the Cootamundra Wattle, and they really are stealing the show right now!

Beautiful drought conscious landscaped garden example Written and edited by Tammy Johnson 30th May 2025 With climate patterns shifting...

Backyard enclosed compost pile. Thinking about starting a compost pile but not sure where to begin? You’re in the right place! Composting...

Written and edited by Tammy 19th December 2023 There's nothing more frustrating than finding the mulch you've tediously spread around...

Written and edited by Tammy 5th November 2023 Did you ever stop and wonder what the world would be like without bees? Well it's actually...

“This spring’s weather has been perfect for powdery mildew, but with a few simple precautions and a keen eye, you can prevent it from becoming a problem in your garden. In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify powdery mildew early, what conditions trigger it, and the most effective prevention and treatment methods to keep your plants thriving through summer.”

Written and edited by Tammy 2nd July 2023. Winter is finally here and with it comes an abundance of annual weeds! It can be a little...

Written and edited by Tammy 15th April 2023 We've all heard the expression 'Stop to smell the roses' and of course we know it means, to...