Broad bean bounty

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. They are a valuable multipurpose plant for any backyard vegie patch.

Get ready to grow broccoli and spinach

With good preparation, you can have your own abundant harvest of fresh, nutritious vegetables through autumn and winter. Get started with broccoli and English spinach.

Grow radishes all year round

Radishes can be grown pretty much all year round in most climates; they are an especially tasty option to plant when you start to pull out your summer vegetables.

Grow: grapevines

Looking for a plant that has many uses? Grow a grapevine with these tips and enjoy the grape times.

Connie Cao’s tips for growing eggplants

Baked, grilled or pickled, stewed or steamed – there’s a multitude of ways to enjoy eggplants, and they will add gorgeous colours to cottage flower gardens or mixed edible garden beds.

Potting up natives

Edible natives grown in pots are a great growing choice if you have a small space or balcony.

Pest control: Bronze orange bugs

Learn how to control this common citrus pest, which sucks sap from new shoots and stems.

Gardening tips to beat the heat

How you water matters during the hot months, so follow these easy to implement ideas and help your plants beat the heat.

Growing edible flowers in your garden

Edible flowers add fresh flavour to dishes, make refreshing teas, and create delicious cordials and preserves. Here's our top picks.

Add spice with chillies

Growing your own chillies, means you can take your pick from the hot to the mild. Here’s how to get started.

Water-loving edibles

Counter the heat in your garden by making a cool space with water-loving edibles.

Grow: Native River Mint

This native thrives in a self-watering pot or in a rain garden. The best native mint for the kitchen.