Hardening off is the process of preparing seedlings for the change from a protected environment to the outdoors, and it’s the key to avoiding transplant shock when planting out seedlings. Seedlings…

When your germination rate is poor, it’s a good idea to take a step back and figure out what went wrong. Let’s deep dive into the most common reasons why…

Different plants have a variety of sunlight requirements from full sun to shade, but what does that actually mean? When I first started garden, I killed so many plants as…

As you travel across Australia, you notice a huge variety in the terrain. The deserts around Alice Springs are different from the tropical wetlands of Kakadu or the temperate rainforests…

The Cabbage Butterfly is white with distinct black spots on the wings and measures around 40mm across. There is also a Cabbage moth that is greyish and small and around…

By Rebecca Gardiner from Urban Revolution, a Perth based Eco Store dedicated to improving the planet. We are all so passionate about composting here at Urban Revolution. In our humble…

Start the seeds in seed traysSow seeds in small pots, using a good seed raising mix. Then transplant them to a larger container or garden bed when they reach about 10…

Zucchinis are renowned for being outrageously prolific – just two or three plants are likely to keep a small family supplied with these versatile fruits all summer long. They are…

Soil is the main growing ingredient for healthy plants. Linda from The Greenlife Soil Co will give you the low down on the optimal soil for seed raising and growing…

There are two growing types of tomato plant to grow, indeterminate and determinate tomatoes. Which type you choose will affect how you grow them. Having this knowledge can mean the…