Mad about Kale

Ever since I saw Peter Cundall drinking boiled kale juice like an elixir of youth, I’ve been mad about growing and eating it myself, says PHIL DUDMAN.

All Hail King Kale

Kale is one of the easiest, and most nutritous vegies to grow during winter. JUSTIN RUSSELL sings its praises, and gives some ideas for kale to be used in the kitchen.

How to grow the three sisters: conclusion

Watermelon lets the side down as the trial doesn’t go entirely to plan, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Why I love Wombok

Give me a Chinese Cabbage before a European Cabbage any day, reports PHIL DUDMAN

How to plant peas

The conditions are perfect for planting peas. PHIL DUDMAN shares his secrets for a bumper organic harvest.

How to grow the three sisters: part 3

The rats have been seen off, for now, and all three sisters are growing, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Salad greens that survive the wet

Choosing the right plants is crucial to producing food during a wet summer, says SIMON WEBSTER.

Go kumara go

If you struggle to grow decent crop of spuds in the summer then why don’t you try sweet potato, says PHIL DUDMAN, and now is the time to get planting.

Cool season favourite: English spinach

Of all the spinach options, English spinach has the superior flavour and texture, and the cool season is the best time to plant in most parts of Australia.

Grow kangkong for leafy greens all year round

Looking for a green leafy vegetable that will give you a healthy harvest any time of year? Kangkong is a good choice, especially for busy city gardeners with limited space.

Asparagus: a vegetable to invest in

Asparagus is a tough, rewarding, long-term vegetable that, once established, will give many years of nutritious spears.

Time for planting onions

From leeks and shallots to red salad onions, the members of the onion family are an incredibly versatile lot and they’re wonderful crops to grow at home, too.