Laura Simpson

Q: Last fall, we saw a lot of “mosquito eaters” around our backyard. Are they harmful? Why were there so many?

Even if you live on a small property, you can take steps to decrease your fire risk.

Plus, are praying mantises good bugs or bad bugs? Q: I have a lot of kale that I'm going to need to pull out soon.

Plus, are praying mantises good bugs or bad bugs?

The air fryers in the Taste Test Kitchen have never had such a workout. Over the past 12 months, we’ve been researching, experimenting, and testing a wealth of new ideas to keep up with Australia’s insatiable demand for air fryer recipes. Our team of recipe testers uncovered so many exci

Pesticide effectiveness can be a hit-or-miss proposition on the tiny insects Q. How do I know if my plants have thrips?

If summer is when seafood shines, and spring and autumn belong to chicken, then winter is undeniably beef’s moment in the spotlight. The taste team has been experimenting widely with different cuts of beef for winter 2026 — from slow cooker beef short ribs to a slow cooker steak curry made wit

Master Gardener Laura Simpson answers your questions Q. How do I stake my young tree? When should the stakes be removed?

Heightened protein awareness has become one of the biggest influences on our eating habits of the decade so far. Whether motivated by healthy weight maintenance, muscle building, managing energy levels, or all three — protein-conscious eaters are closely tracking their macros like never before. And,

Q. I have been getting a lot of videos on my feed about dry canning. What is it, and is it safe?