It's time to get your hands dirty and get gardening
Jackie French reminds us of the power of gardening to make us feel — literally — grounded again, hands in...
Backyard fruit trees: Growing the old-fashioned way
Old-fashioned fruits may not be obvious choices, but they are almost invariably hardy, productive, money-saving and delicious — as long...
How to nurture an insect-friendly garden
The fate of Earth’s tiny creatures is tied to our own and should concern us all. Here’s what we can...
How to grow, harvest and enjoy more beans
Beans truly are a wonder, with the ability to be milked and turned into tofu, miso, or natto and eaten...
How to dig for victory and grow your own food
In World War II citizens were urged to “Dig for Victory”. Today, as Greenland melts and smoke from Russian fires...
The benefits of growing your own grapevine
The wonderful thing about having your own grapevine is that you will get that dappled shade under your pergola. You...
How to grow your own salad greens and why you should
The salad you ate for lunch today may have used more fossil fuel than you did driving to work all...
Discover how to harness the power of garden therapy for good health
According to garden therapy, a longer and leaner life is right under your feet. All you need to do is...
Earth-friendly recipes to brush-off garden pests once and for all
WellBeing gardener Jackie French suggests Earth-friendly garden pest-control methods.
The benefits of wildcrafting herbs
Harvesting non-cultivated plants is known as “wildcrafting" herbs. It gets you out into nature and in tune with the seasonal...
Meet two passionate Australian beekeepers who are doing their best to save the bees
Meet two passionate Australian beekeepers who are doing their best to save the bees in the face of declining populations.
5 ways to feng shui your garden and why you should
Take some tips from the Chinese art of feng shui and garden your way to an energised, harmonious outdoor space...
Herbal help: herbs that make the world turn bright
Jackie French brightens up your garden with some delightful herbs.
Creepy critters in the garden
Some apparently scary creatures from your garden can actually be keeping your garden healthy and happy.
The heart of a garden
Jackie French discusses why every garden needs a heart.