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There’s a lot to love at Ainslie Urban Farm

Fiona, Michael and their family have been living at their heritage Ainslie property, also known as Ainslie Urban Farm, since 2007.

Discover the medicinal plants in your garden

We’re surrounded by herbs, whether it’s the ones we cook with or the weeds growing in our garden and parks.

Re-vamp your backyard before lockdown lifts

Before lockdown ends, you might want to think about re-vamping your neglected backyard! Your ‘outdoor room’ is the perfect place to entertain, relax and enjoy the company of loved ones, so why not...

Sustainable dream homes: Jennifer’s swimming pond

In the heart of Macquarie lies the epitome of sustainable beauty in the form of a luxurious natural swimming pond surrounded by an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Local resident Jennifer Weselaar...

Edible garden

Here, we take a look at how to grow your own blooms that look so good you could (literally) eat them.

In the garden: Winter jobs to do right now

CW gardening writer Tracey Bool outlines jobs to do in the garden in the depths of the Canberra winter to keep it as healthy as possible.

Vince and Cristina’s garden: Fruitful, beautiful, whimsical

Since Cristina and Vince moved into their new home in Isabella Plains in 1988, they have transformed the bare block into a fruitful garden that is also beautiful and whimsical.

Fun school holiday activity: DIY planter box

Get the kids out into the garden these school holidays with a fun activity - a DIY planter box.

How to create your own garden getaway

Here are some tips that will show you how to have your private oasis with just a few tricks and a lot of imagination.

Make your garden grow: $40,000 for community gardens

The ACT Government has $10,000 grants for non-profit organisations to set up community gardens, Rebecca Vassarotti announced.

Growing lucerne as a green manure crop

Lucerne, also known as alfalfa and botanically known as Medico sativa, is an excellent green manure crop in the garden.

Canberra’s best gardeners

Here is a list of Canberra's best gardeners. Click here if you're looking for trusted, well-skilled local specialists in Canberra.

Flavour and more with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash, Cucurbita pepo, is a delicious novelty in the summer veg patch. Once cooked it becomes delightful spaghetti-like strands.

‘Quite unusual’: local woman surprised as frangipanis bloom in her backyard

Canberra’s cool climate is usually unforgiving on tropical plants and flowers, but one local woman has a hint of the tropics flowering in her backyard. Local resident Cathy Oswald has been growing her...

Good, dirty fun … in the garden

With all the spring rain we had in Canberra, you may like to know there is considerable evidence that gardening is good for your health.

Turning 50, Botanic Gardens create Banksia Garden

The Australian National Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary by creating a new garden dedicated to the banksia.

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