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Gardening with dogs? Stop. Drop. No Dig!

Meet Sunny, our new four-legged family member, and find out why his enthusiasm for digging may challenge my no dig gardening method.

Blooming in the shadows

Learn about the unexpected joys of growing mushrooms. Follow the story of a gardener who found solace and growth through the cultivation of mushrooms during a challenging season of life.

To prune or not to prune? That is the question.

Pruning hints and tips in this month's Diggin' It

Which plant where? And why not on my nature strip? 

As I was mowing the endless miles of nature strip bordering my corner block recently, I wondered why, in this time of climate concern, we cling so desperately to European notions of lawn, especially on our nature strips. Lawns are a monoculture environment offering little shelter, shade or food to native fauna, while demanding much in time and resources to maintain.

Put it in the ground 

While most of our household waste does not belong in the ground, there is some that you can bury in the backyard. Food and other organics can all go to making compost. Ali Manns shares some tips.

The ‘Ground Cover Bandit’ strikes again

It is illegal to take cuttings from plants in council parks, isn’t it? Not that I’d ever do that, I’m just asking for a friend who thinks he might have a problem.

Indoor plants: A garden for all seasons

The comfort of indoors is certainly a draw on cold days and the urge to hibernate can be strong. But whether we realise it or not, it is in our makeup to want and indeed need regular nature connection.

What your weeds are telling you

Plants tell stories and the abundant weeds that clothe the soil here have much to say.

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