Green Peas
St Patrick's Day is traditionally regarded as the perfect time to plant ornamental sweet peas. JUSTIN RUSSELL argues that it's also the ideal time to plant edible peas in anticipation of an extended harvest.
Get going with garlic
Garlic is a winter crop in most areas, and if you live in warmer parts of the country, it pays to start planting now, says PHIL DUDMAN
Cabbage on my mind
The subtle chill of an early autumn morning has PHIL DUDMAN in a planting frenzy of all things Brassicaceae.
Pumpkin Pimping
JUSTIN RUSSELL outlines a simple technique to ensure your pumpkin, melon and other cucurbit vines set masses of tasty fruit, even when the bees decide to stay at home.
Why spring onions are undervalued
One of the best plants in the vegie patch is one of the least valued. JUSTIN RUSSELL makes the case for growing a year round supply of spring onions.
How to harvest corn
Does your sweet corn look ripe for the picking? JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips on how to harvest, cook and eat the perfect cob.
New Guinea bean keeps its cool
SIMON WEBSTER finds a plant with many names that loves the subtropics.
When to harvest garlic?
To harvest, or not to harvest? It can be tricky to know when garlic is ready to be dug up, but JUSTIN RUSSELL has a simple method that doesn't involve counting leaves, and ignores the theory of set planting and harvesting dates.
Zucchini Frame Update
With wet and windy weather dominating, PHIL DUDMAN’s zucchini frame is proving it’s worth.
The Need for Speed
If you're not careful, the spring planting window can quickly come and go, leaving the vegie garden short on home grown food. Thank goodness for fast growing crops that produce a yield in a matter of weeks, not months, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.