Eggplant and capsicum in a basket of other vegetables.
What to plant

How to sow your capsicum and eggplant seeds in spring

Capsicums and eggplants are true summer crops that need warm conditions to grow. Here's how to get them started in spring.

Citrus Leafminer
Pests & diseases

Cure for curly citrus

Wondering why your citrus leaves look so unhealthy? Discover what happens when citrus leafminer attacks your plants and natural solutions to protect your fruit trees.

Banana flower hanging below a bunch of young bananas.
Your garden harvest

Harvest notes: early spring

Check your garden to see if the following are ready to harvest: bananas, coriander and english spinach.

Wombok growing in a raised bed.
What to plant

How to grow wombok

Add this Asian green to your patch for a fresh addition to stir-fries, salads and soups. You'll also have the main ingredient to make kimchi.

Grow Phil Dudman's favourite
What to plant

Grow Phil Dudman’s favourite

Our horticultural editor Phil Dudman has discovered a new gardening joy: brussels sprouts.

'Lady Godiva' is one variety of hull-less pumpkins.
Vegetables

Grow your own pepitas

It’s easy to turn edible pumpkin seeds into a tasty snack – you just need the right varieties and these tips from Linda Cockburn.

Two yellow zucchini flowers: the male is attached to a long stem and the female has the small fruit behind.
What to plant

How to pollinate zucchini plants

The only tricky aspect of growing zucchini can be ensuring plants are pollinated and so produce the fruit that's a kitchen staple year round. These tips from Penny Woodward will help.

Try our easy-to-use planting guide
What to plant

Try our easy-to-use planting guide

Create a planting calendar for your patch in three steps! Select a climate zone, pick your plants, then click a button for a 12-month plan!

Zaatar
Herbs & spices

Za’atar: herb or spice mix?

Is za'atar an a herb, a spice mix or both? Read on to find out.

Add mulberry foliage and fruit to your garden
What to plant

Add mulberry foliage and fruit to your garden

Ever wanted a mulberry tree but not sure you had the space? A smaller variety could be the solution.

With selective pruning, you can keep any lemon tree compact and productive.
Fruit & nuts

How to keep your lemon tree in shape

You don’t have to prune a lemon tree, but a little trimming every year will help manage its size and shape, writes horticultural editor, Phil Dudman.

When choosing apple trees to plant, look for varieties that are grafted on dwarf rootstock.
Fruit & nuts

Apple basics: how to plant and maintain

Julian Blackhirst sets out the basics for planting and training apple trees, including how to prep your soil.