Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Autumn is a great time of the year to plant those vegetables and herbs that love cooler conditions. These will be ready to harvest throughout Winter and Spring, providing fresh produce and ingredie...

These small but mighty greens are brimming with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, read on to find out just how good they are for you and how to incorporate them into your diet!

Access to a culinary herb garden at home is a small luxury that’s easier to achieve than you might think. With these simple tips, you will have a thriving herb garden to infuse your culinary creati...

They take up minimal space, use little water, are quick and easy to grow and most importantly packed with nutrients: they're nature's superfoods, Sprouts, and Microgreens! Discover all their wonder...

With the high price of Supermarket herbs, growing your own is not only rewarding but economical. This guide will equip you with the best techniques to master the art of herb harvesting, ensuring a ...

Ever wondered about how seedless fruit can exist? Come with us as we demystify this wondrous phenomenon.

You just can’t beat the flavour and freshness of homegrown garlic and Australia has a great climate for growing this delicious crop too. Just one single clove of garlic planted will grow into a bea...

Not only do flowers provide a splash of colour to your garden, but there are also many that you can eat! Here is a list of the most popular edible flowers and how to use them in your cooking.

Short on space for a garden? Fear not, it is still possible to grow a wonderful variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. With clever planning, you can utilise your space to become productive and ...

Asparagus is a wonderful crop to grow in the home garden. Perennial in nature they provide delicious shoots for you year after year, in some cases for multiple decades! With the right care, they wi...

Tea is a beverage enjoyed by all walks of life, whether you enjoy a cup of classic black tea or prefer a fruity tisane served on ice. Growing your own cuppa is easier than you think and will make t...

In a rush to get eating home grown produce? Check out our list of fast to grow and fast to harvest crops.

Potatoes are one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow. So if you’ve never tried growing them before, make this the year you do. Here is our planting-to-harvest guide to potatoes to help you al...

Ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh berries in Summer? Make that dream a reality with our easy grow guide on how to grow berry canes.

The idea of self-sufficiency and creating your own food security at home has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Get the most out of growing your own with these key considerations.

You may hear in the gardening world that in order to have a successful vegetable garden you need to have a yard that receives full sun. Luckily this is not necessarily the case. Read on to find out...

Hydroponic methods of growing food may have been restricted to commercial farms in the past but thankfully at-home units are now readily available and suited to gardeners of all capabilities. Here'...

Many parts of Australia have experienced masses of rainfall in the past few years, which has led to severe flooding events. Though water is essential for all life on Earth too much of it can be des...

Gardening is not only fun and rewarding, it is also great for your health and mental wellbeing. Here's just a few reasons why gardening is so good for you.

Do you dream of enjoying your favourite herbs picked fresh whenever you want them? Herb garden kits are great investments and gifts for those interested in growing their own at home!

Spice up your veggie garden by growing chillies from seed. Here's our guide to growing and caring for your chilli plants.

Super hot chillies are like no other fruit on Earth, and while they may be tiny, boy do they pack a punch on the Scoville heat units scale (also known as SHU).Super hot ghost chillies come in at 75...