Knowledge Base
Garlic, saffron, seed potatoes, winter gardening and answers to the questions we hear most often.
Scatter Sowing: The Quick Way to Sow Seeds, and When It Works Best
Broadcast a handful of seed over a raked bed and let it grow where it falls. Which crops suit it, how to do it well, and the mistakes that waste seed.
Moss and Algae on Seed Trays: Why It Grows and How to Stop It
A green film on your seed-raising mix is a sign the surface never dries. What it is, whether it hurts seedlings, how to clear it and how to keep it away.
Ten Common Greenhouse Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them in Australia)
A greenhouse can overheat, breed pests and rot seedlings faster than an open bed. The ten mistakes that undo the benefit, and the fix for each.