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The 'Gardening Australia' star spoke to Starts at 60 this week. Source: Getty.

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Costa Georgiadis shares his tips on getting the grandkids involved in gardening

"I think the best thing that grandparents can do is be outside when the grandkids come."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Gardening

Costa Georgiadis: The best fruits and veggies to plant in your garden now

Costa Georgiadis: The best fruits and veggies to plant in your garden now

The 'Gardening Australia' presenter spoke to Starts at 60 this week and revealed the best crops to plant in October.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Costa Georgiadis shares his top gardening tips for October. Source: Getty.

Pets

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

Considering a coop? Be sure to double check your local council's rules - some of them are weirder than you think!

The Backyard Chicken BuffChris Lesley

Were you aware that the rules differ between states? Source: Getty.

Gardening

Calling all green thumbs! The 7 handy tools you need for your gardening projects

Calling all green thumbs! The 7 handy tools you need for your gardening projects

If you’re stuck at home and can’t head to the shops don’t fret because you can buy everything you need online and it won’t cost you a fortune!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

It's time to get outside into the garden once again, but first you'll need the right tools! Source: Getty

Gardening

How to grow a fantastic DIY indoor plant from an avocado seed

How to grow a fantastic DIY indoor plant from an avocado seed

What if someone told you that instead of throwing away the seed, you could actually score a free, low-maintenance plant from it?

Written byRachael Rosel

You wouldn't believe how easy it is to fill your house with beautiful avocado plants! Source: Getty.

Gardening

Calling all gym junkies! Aldi launches affordable range of fitness gear

Calling all gym junkies! Aldi launches affordable range of fitness gear

Aldi's Special Buys have become a cult favourite - and this week's offering includes cut-price gym gear and some gardening essentials!

Written byRachael Rosel

From fitness to the great outdoors, here's everything on offer in Aldi's sale. Source: Aldi Australia.

Gardening

Expert tips on growing your own food at home

Expert tips on growing your own food at home

All you need is some sunlight, good soil and water!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

All you need is some sunlight, good soil and water! Source: Getty.

Gardening

Winter gardening: How to maintain your garden in the cooler months

Winter gardening: How to maintain your garden in the cooler months

From which plants to grow to which jobs to focus on, here are the best tips and tricks for winter gardening.

Written byRachael Rosel

These are the easy ways to make sure your garden stays healthy during winter. Source: Getty.

Gardening

Save a supermarket trip! How to grow your own herbs

Save a supermarket trip! How to grow your own herbs

You don't need a big backyard to grow herbs.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Grow your own herbs in isolation and save a trip to the supermarket. Source: Getty

Gardening

Say goodbye to aches and pains after gardening

Say goodbye to aches and pains after gardening

Moving heavy pots and constant bending can take a toll on your body.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A long day in the yard can take a toll on your body. Source: Getty.

From our community

‘The year without our garden: Coronavirus makes me miss the little things in life’

by Carole Leskin

‘Quit complaining and do something positive to improve your situation’

by Barbara Stacey

‘My generation-bridging, boredom buster for grandparents and grandkids’

by Peter Stanhope

‘I would rather swing a sledgehammer in a chain gang than garden’

by Rod Wise