Mighty mini pumpkins

Packing a punch in the flavour and colour stakes, mini pumpkins are great for small spaces says Paul West.

Grape expectations

Justin Russell shares a bunch of tips for growing table grapes, including the best choices for your climate.

Edible and useful salvias

Volatile oils in the leaves give salvias their scent and flavour explains Penny Woodward.

Shimmering salvias

Penny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.

What to plant in June

Don't be tempted to hibernate because winter is here, says Justin Russell, there's still plenty of planting to be done in June.

Attract native birds to your garden

By providing water, nesting havens and protective habitat, it’s possible to create a garden brimming with beautiful birds year-round.

Mellow autumn fruitfulness

Discover some unusual fruits that are havested in autumn, says Penny Woodward.

Do you know your onions?

Penny Woodward says that now is a good time to know your 'other' onions.

Discovering native herbs

Karen Sutherland investigates the unique flavours and aromas of many little-known native herbs.

Salute to saffron

Saffron's stigma is worth its weight in gold, explains Penny Woodward. 

Grow radishes all year round

Radishes can be grown pretty much all year round in most climates. Fast growing with delicious colourful bulbs, the leaves can also be eaten.

The virtuous bay

Plant a bay, says PENNY WOODWARD, it's one of the most useful trees you can grow.