Author In The Garden

Watching your fruit grow and develop is always so rewarding. The only problem when it gets near harvest time is who will be eating the fruit you or the birds? Keeping birds and other animals away from...

Dr Derek spends time with one of his animals. Go fruit tree planting for small spaces. Learn the secrets of happiness. And meet a new character who’s spreading an important message. That and...

It’s said that dogs are man’s best friend, and I suppose that right when it comes to an unwavering loyalty and love of its owner. The same can be said about most pets where a special bond is formed....

Picking the right plant to put in your garden is more than just selecting something that’s a pretty flower. To get the best out of your plants, start with good old fashioned gardening advice. So who do...

Have you ever been asked – what makes you happy? Well for me, pottering around in my veggie garden is right up there. However we are all different. For you it might be spending time bush walking. Or...

Compost is a brilliant soil improver and making your own is easy, all you need is a compost bin. STEP ONE Find a spot away from your entertaining area which has at least a metre of clear space STEP...

Everybody loves the taste of freshly picked fruit don’t they? For those lucky to have a yard large enough to grow a small orchard well done, however if you have a small garden or maybe running out of room...

While we know drip irrigation is a great way to give plants slow and steady watering the issue for many gardeners is knowing where to start installing an irrigation system. What type of drippers to use,...

As the fierce sun bakes the soil, plants can really suffer from this heat stress, and it’s not just what’s happening above the ground where the issue lies; it’s also below where problems start. As...

When it comes to choosing the right tree there’s a lot to consider. What sort of shape are you looking for – something that is upright and can fit down the side of a house or a tree that has a wide...