Tangy bush treats: native citrus to grow

Here's five zesty edible natives to grow now, from finger limes and lemon myrtle to Geraldton wax and lemon aspen.

Meet the Myrtles

Explore the versatility of native myrtles and choose the one that best suits the space in your garden.

A garden for little birds

Discover how native shrubs, grasses and water can restore vital habitat for fairy-wrens, thornbills and other little bush birds in your garden.

The beauty of saltbush

Looking for a native plant to can grow happily in dry, hot conditions? Saltbushes are low maintenance ground covers or shrubs that thrive in these conditions. And they’re edible too!

Potting up natives

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

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.

Native berries to plant in your patch

Midyim berry is a tasty and rewarding native fruit you can easily grow in your organic garden.

Native edibles: Lemon myrtle and Geraldton wax

Limes are just one zesty option to grow: lemon myrtle, a tangy edible native, will also add flavour.

Edible natives to grow in your garden

Want to add native edible plants to your garden so you can start using them in your cooking? Karen Sutherland has grown them for many years and has some suggestions.

Edible natives: lilly pillies

This popular native plant is easy-to-grow with colourful edible fruits, just pick the right species to suit your garden space.

Grow: Everlasting daisies

One of the most vibrant and reliable of the everlasting daisies ‘Diamond Head’ does well in pots or in the ground.