Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Looking for a visual seasonal planting guide showing when to plant flowers, vegetables and herbs by month and by region? Then check out our easy to read planting chart. Includes downloadable chart.

Calla lillies are an all-round favourite for Aussie gardeners, both popular in the garden as well as for cut flowers. Here's how to grow these beauties at home.

Add a spot of colour to your garden whilst encouraging wildlife to come and visit by creating your own bird bath. It's easy with our DIY guide.

It's so easy to recycle your cans and turn them into something beautiful to brighten up your home or garden! Here's our easy to follow guide on how to make Tin Can Planters.

Cute, quirky and totally practical... Upcycled planters are a great way to brighten up your garden and at the same time, recycle! Here's how to make them.

Teach your kids a passion for gardening and respect for Mother Nature by getting them involved in gardening at a young age. The flora and fauna in the garden are fascinating to watch and can be of ...

Strawberries are an exceptional fruit to grow in the home garden. Their flavour is exquisite when ripened to maturity and eaten fresh. Follow our handy guide so that you can grow your own tasty str...

As plants start from something so small and cheap and grow into very valuable plants, they are a great way to fundraise. Discover some great ways to make healthy profits for your community group us...

Understanding the basics of how to grow something from a seed will boost your confidence in your garden.

Autumn brings the perfect conditions to get your hands dirty, preparing soil for planting spring flowering bulbs that will see your garden bursting with colour. Some of our favourites to plant at t...

Want to know what vegetables, flowers and bulbs to plant during Autumn? Here's our monthly garden advice for March, April and May.

While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.

Get started on a delicious and fulfilling adventure as we delve into the art of growing organic vegetables from seeds. Follow these tips to get started today!

Seed embedded paper is so easy to make, so why not add a little something extra to your gifts and save paper from landfill in the process. Here's how you make them...

Heirloom seeds are great additions to any garden, connecting you to the past whilst preserving time-honored varieties that thrive in your garden today. We uncover everything you need to know about ...

There’s something so magical about raising your own seeds from scratch and watching plants grow and develop from seed. Give your seeds the best start in life by using Jiffy pellets or pots. Here ar...

  Shoots, Roots, Fruits = NPK. Say it out loud... and repeat. This is your gardening mantra to understand what helps plants grow. If you have ever grown huge tomato vines with very few fruit or pla...

Green manures are a vital part of soil management and integral for successful vegetable gardens. Learn how to use green manure crops in your veggie garden.

With their large blooms and bright, happy colour, nothing screams Summer like Sunflowers! Learn how easy these stunners are to grow with our growing guide.

Ever wondered when you should prune your garden? We answer this and more with our Ten Rules of Pruning!

Holidays are great but sometimes it is hard to peel yourself away from the garden, knowing it will be left to fend for itself while you're away. Here are some tips to ensure your garden survives wh...

Keeping your plants quenched and happy in hot dry conditions can feel like a non-stop battle. Don’t be a slave to the watering can; here are our tips to help you deal with drought conditions in you...

Beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies play an essential role in our gardens. Find out how we can encourage them to visit our gardens, and protect them so they continue their important wor...

Tomatoes are the most popular choice of home grown produce and with many varieties available there is always something new to try for gardeners of all experience levels.