Plant's 101

Over 60% of Australian households own a pet, and they are becoming more and more critical to our daily lives.  For many, the ‘fur kids’ are members of the family.  At Eden Gardens we love pets too and want you...

Herbalists have long spoken about the benefits of plants for health.  Whether it be sipping on a herbal tea, breathing their fresh air, forest bathing or using plants for cosmetic uses, there are lots of easy ways to include plants...

Have you run out of space to garden or simply want to make an impact on your walls, fences and other vertical surfaces?  There are lots of easy ways to transform them from bland to brilliant.  These living additions can...

Bring some greenery indoors with a terrarium.  They are one of the most popular botanical trends in recent times, and it’s no wonder.   They’re a sustainable, low-maintenance indoor garden, which looks great on your office desk, in a kids room with a...

Using herbs in cooking doesn’t just add flavour, it can also lower health risks of barbecuing meat by preventing the formation of toxins such as heterocyclic amines that can otherwise form over high heats.  Garlic, onion and rosemary are particularly...

Heading away?  You've organised the pets, diverted the mail, organised remote home security even...but what about your garden?  Plan your departure in a garden friendly manner and you might even find your place looking better when you get home than...

Summer is the time you need to know how to cut some corners.  So here are the best cheats possible to have your garden looking great – fast.Feeding – use half strength liquid feed twice as often to fast track...

Don’t you love summer fruit? Succulent figs, juicy passionfruit, fragrant peaches and the sweetness of sun-ripened strawberry… it’s hard to pick a favourite.Growing your own fruit doesn’t mean you need to own an orchard either.  Many are dwarf, some can...

Sweltering?  The spring heatwave can cause your garden to burn badly, so you might need some urgent remedial action!If you have some Droughtshield, now is the time to apply it to your garden…it’s like block out for your plants so...

Who doesn’t love a curry? A delicious laksa or perhaps a sambal?  These classic dishes use typically Asian herbs and spices to create their flavours, and many of these can be grown at home in the garden to really add...

The sounds of summer in the garden include the gentle song of birds, the throbbing hum of cicadas and the buzzing of bees. It sounds that drive ever body crazy though are the shrill high pitched noise of mosquitoes and...

Summer is a great time to be entertaining and visiting friends.  Why not try planting up a herb pot that you can use for garnishing and complimenting your favourite summer drinks.  You can have it handy by the bar or...