At a time when there isn’t much to pick in the garden, these robust herbs will add a bit of zing to your winter kitchen. Bay Bay trees are a …
Growing GuidesWinter-Hardy Herbs
Growing GuidesTurnips
Turnips (Brassica campestris) belong to the brassica family, along with broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages, and are closely related to swedes and daikons. They are easy to grow and easily recognisable, …
Growing GuidesStrawberries
Strawberries are delicious, nutritious and easy to grow if you follow a few easy rules. Site and soil Strawberries prefer full sun to grow well and to ripen the fruit. …
Growing GuidesSpinach
Spinach and other dark leafy greens like kale and silverbeet are packed with calcium, folates, vitamin K and iron. Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, and if you’re willing to indulge …
Growing GuidesSalad Greens
Growing salad greens is easy and satisfying – there is no greater reward than creating a summer salad sensation from your own garden. And with a bit of planning, you …
Growing GuidesRaspberries
Fresh raspberries are one of the delights of summer. They are easy to grow and a well maintained stand will remain productive for many years. The plant The raspberry (Rubus …
Growing GuidesPumpkins
Growing Pumpkins Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family (with squash, marrow and zucchini), originating in South America.Most commonly grown varieties in the Canberra region are Butternut (pear-shaped, prolific …
Growing GuidesPeas
Peas can be broadly divided into field peas, traditional garden peas, sugar snaps and snow peas. The crop that gives back to the soil as much as it takes out …
Growing GuidesOlives
Olives are one of the tastiest, hardiest and pedigreed fruit around. They can grow for hundreds of years but can start producing in around two.Site and soil Olive trees can …
Growing GuidesLeeks
A popular and versatile autumn and winter vegetable, leeks are members of the Alliaceae (onion) family but are much easier to grow successfully than onions. Site and soil Leeks prefer …