As her children grow up and leave home, Colleen Southwell finds comfort in the small surprises of a winter garden.

Resisting the urge to tidy up drying grasses and seed heads makes for a more interesting garden.

“More often than not, overwatering is far worse for a plant than not enough moisture,” writes Claire Austin.

The Graziher columnist mixes umbels, daisies, alliums and ornamental grasses at her garden in the Central West of New South Wales. 

The former vet nurse changed careers and launched a flourishing seed store in Tasmania.

Practical shortcuts to help you make the most of your time in the garden.

Gifted plants can become cherished reminders of significant events and may hold memories for generations, writes Claire Austin.

Claire Austin considers the role scent plays in a garden and what to plant for a yard that smells as sweet as it looks.  

Current custodian Penny Lamont says the heritage garden is designed for easy-care and dry times.