LEARN TO GARDEN
Browse my articles below to learn how to build beautiful gardens, grow your own food and reconnect with nature.
How to Grow Perfect Sweet Peas
Sweet peas are easy to grow but tricker to perfect. Here are some tips to help you grow the perfect sweet peas.
When and How to Plant Bulbs for Spring
Spring is an exciting season to sow some bulbs! Here's a run down on which flowers and vegetables to plant in pots and outside.
Preparing Your Autumn Garden in Australia
Autumn has finally arrived! Here are some tips to help prepare your garden for the new season, plus a list of vegetable seeds to sow.
Gardening in Perth: Everything you Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know to grow a healthy and thriving garden in our salty, sandy city.
How to Grow a Drought-Tolerant Garden
Want to grow a garden that survives Australian summers? These tips will help you select drought tolerant plants and build a garden that can thrive on hot, dry days.
Beginner Gardener? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Here are some gardening basics and 50 common gardening mistakes to avoid.
How to Cultivate a Beautiful Garden... Lazily.
Gardening and plants should help with stress, not cause it. Here's how being lazy can get you a beautiful, and stress free, permaculture garden.
52 Ways Your Garden Can Help You Care (and Reduce Stress)
Care by Brooke McAlary helps us embrace more small acts of care in our day-to-day life. Here's what we can do in our gardens to practice care and reduce stress.
Local Gardening Gifts for Perth Gardeners
Stumped on gift ideas for your favorite garden lover? Here are some great ideas from local Australian businesses.
Want the Best Salads? Grow Them Yourself!
Growing your own leaves and herbs will guarantee the most delicious salads. Fully enjoy summer salads, winter salads, and every salad in between.
7 Strange but Surprisingly Worthwhile Things to do in Your Garden
Here are 7 mindfulness-based activities to do in your garden to help you feel more present and connected to nature.
How to Grow a Wild Garden
Sick of perfectly manicured gardens? Welcome a bit of wilderness and nature back into your life by building yourself a wild garden.