Any edible pod pea or bean left to mature even a day too long loses a good deal of its flavour.

Pots are a good alternative if your garden lacks sun. By Meg Liptrot.

After an accidental discovery in an unwanted barrel in the corner of his garden, Justin Newcombe explains how you, too, can brew liquid gold.

Whether it be for inside or for the workshed, a bar stool can be just the ticket for sitting down on the job. Justin Newcombe shows us how to make our own.

Silverbeet is the easiest winter green to grow by far and a good kitchen basic.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Create a cosy haven for your avian visitors. Greig Morgan shows you how.

Justin Newcombe builds a mobile home so his beloved chooks can have a change of scenery (and help with the gardening).

Justin Newcombe discovers that nature's most pungent vegetable is actually a cinch to grow.

Keep your doorway tidy with a simple cupboard for all the family’s footwear. By Greig Morgan.

Mandarins are delightfully easy to grow. Justin Newcombe extols the virtues of these little spheres of Vitamin C.

Composting is a gift that keeps on giving, to the environment and to your garden. Justin Newcombe shares his top tips.

Nothing beats an open fire in winter, and this corner seat is the perfect spot for a get-together. By Greig Morgan.

It's filled with food waste and garden debris but there's no need to for your compost area to look like a dump. Justin Newcombe gives his bins a spruce-up.

This vege can be grown and harvested right through the year and is a quick and easy member of the brassica family to grow.

Fruit trees can provide bright spots of colour in a winter garden. By Meg Liptrot.

There's nothing like the scent of sweet peas for evoking childhood memories, writes Justin Newcombe.

When I'm choosing plants for any project I look primarily at habitat and aspect. Other things like aesthetics, colour or style are secondary, otherwise maintenance will increase.

Queen's Birthday weekend is a great time to plan your next crop. By Janice Marriot.

When there's little ground space, don't despair. Just plant up, says Justin Newcombe. He shows us how easily it can be done.

Herbs are a handy addition to any vegetable garden.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Justin Newcombe discusses how to get the best from your fruit trees.

If you get it right, paving can make such a positive difference to the overall appearance of your front yard. Justin Newcombe takes us through the steps.

It's time to get your fruiting trees prepared for winter, advises Janice Marriott.

Spending time outside is much easier when there's somewhere comfy to park. Justin Newcombe makes a seat that begs to be used.

If you can extract yourself from in front of the heater, now is the best time to plant your trees, writes Justin Newcombe.

Frosts demand proactive steps in the garden, says Janice Marriott.