The Carbon Garden

As the garden comes back to life in spring, so does pest pressure. The good news is that most problems are far easier to manage when you catch them early. This month's article covers the simple, consistent habits that keep your spring garden healthy through the season.

If you're already thinking about your spring garden, August is actually the right moment to start. Many of the crops that make the warmer months worth growing like tomatoes, capsicum, basil and cucumbers, need a head start indoors before conditions are ready for them outside. This month we've put together a practical guide to what to sow now, and a few simple habits that give seedlings the best chance.

There's a particular kind of patience a small garden teaches you. With a few thoughtful choices, those limited square metres can become some of the most productive parts of your garden. Here's how to make every inch count this winter.