Romaine’s garden column

Do you think Gardeners are people of habit? or are we more impulsive in our horticultural activities? Perhaps it depends on

For a garden alive with colour, buzzing with bees and filled with the sounds and sights of birds, it’s really hard

Watching bees moving with purpose from flower to flower is certainly great to see. In my own garden, it’s the abundance

It felt like something special was happening at Taabinga State School recently and it certainly was. With my hat and water

Perhaps you’ve experienced that fantastic feeling of satisfaction while growing and using your own herbs. I love walking out into the

When my cabbage is ready to harvest I don't pull the whole plant. I just cut off the cabbage and leave

Planning and planting a garden is such a personal and enjoyable task. You might be starting everything from scratch or perhaps

If you’ve driven down Haly Street in Kingaroy recently, some bright yellow blooms may have captured your attention. These vibrant flowers

Last week it was an early walk down to the nursery to save my sweet basil due to a morning of

Recently I was talking to someone about pet safety and plants, a relevant topic for so many people. Keeping our little

Why grow Walking Iris? - Well, toughness is one great reason to grow this awesome plant. Some plants have unique physical

Looking for a frost hardy tree with beautiful flowers and delicious fruit? If so, Feijoa trees would be a great addition

Naturally plants do not live in houses, however many people and myself included, enjoy bringing nature indoors to enhance their environment.

When Peter and I moved with our family to the South Burnett in 2003 we planted a few vegetables and fruit

With limited space or choosing not to grow in the ground, growing in containers is both rewarding and satisfying. Seasonal fruits,