Edible succulents
Mon, 22/02/2021 - 3:48pmKaren Sutherland writes about three edible, waterwise succulents that you can plant now. They are easy to grow, and tasty!
What to plant now
Native berries to plant in your patch
Tue, 02/02/2021 - 4:35pmMidyim berry is a tasty and rewarding native fruit you can grow in your backyard, writes Karen Sutherland.
Growing edible flowers in your garden
Wed, 16/12/2020 - 1:45pmEdible flowers add a colourful spark and fresh flavour to dishes, are the basis of health-giving teas, and create delicious cordials and preserves, writes Karen Sutherland.
Strawberry growing success
Wed, 14/10/2020 - 5:54pmPenny Woodward reveals the secrets of growing full-flavoured and productive strawberries – whether in beds, baskets or pots.
Za'atar, herb or spice mix?
Thu, 01/10/2020 - 2:47pmPenny Woodward says there is confusion about whether za'atar is a herb, a spice mix or both.
How to grow sweet corn
Thu, 24/09/2020 - 11:31amThe crunchy flavour and versatility of sweet corn (and the fact it's easy to grow) make it a must-have in backyard vegie patches.
Welsh onions
Tue, 21/07/2020 - 4:33pmTough, versatile and useful. Mild sweet onion flavour. Ticks all the boxes says Penny Woodward.
Bare-rooted trees and shrubs
Sat, 06/06/2020 - 2:20pmPenny Woodward explains how to plant bare rooted trees and shrubs.
Horseradish power
Wed, 18/03/2020 - 5:05pmAutumn is the time when the wonderfully pungent horseradish is in its element -- you can plant and harvest now and once harvested it's time to start cooking!
Growing wild alpine strawberries
Wed, 18/03/2020 - 2:58pmWild alpine strawberries are very tasty, writes Penny Woodward, and you can grow them in your backyard!