Megan Backhouse

Megan Backhouse is a gardening writer for The Age.

From untamed backyards to seasonal scents, here is what the next year has in store in our backyards.

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With a little forethought, your garden stands a much better chance of making it through your break unscathed.

Native foliage and flowers are making themselves at home this festive season.

From which blooms to choose to what to plant around them, gardening experts have some helpful advice.

Even those with small city spaces can glean ideas from this sprawling country estate.

Cultivating a bountiful and unique summer harvest can be easier than you think.

As cities grow and the housing crisis deepens, looking to the past can remind us of design lessons worth repeating.

Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.

They might be fleeting, but they add beauty and biodiversity.

Your final frost of the season might be yet to come. Here’s how to make the most of this key milestone.

Growing edible plants is like making new friends, according to the author of this new gardening book.