Asian vegetables
Herbs

Take a leaf

There’s a huge diversity of Asian vegetables to grow beyond what you see at your local supermarket. In the July issue, author and urban permaculture gardener Connie Cao shares tips on leafy greens to grow in the cool season.

Florence fennel
Herbs

Plant Florence fennel

Do you enjoy the crunchy texture and aniseed flavour of Florence fennel? It’s a great herb to have on hand so you can easily add it to salads and soups, or serve it with fish.

French tarragon
Herbs

Grow French tarragon

The belle of bearnaise sauce, French tarragon is a surprisingly robust plant. Here’s how to grow it.

Grow mint in a pot
Potted produce

Grow mint in a pot

Grow mint in a pot for a burst of fresh flavour anytime you need it. Here’s how.

grow turmeric
Herbs

Grow ginger and turmeric

For a small amount of effort, ginger and turmeric offer big flavours. Here are some growing tips...

basil in pots
Herbs

Grow sweet basil in pots

You can’t get fresher than a pot of basil growing outside your kitchen door or on the balcony of your apartment. Here's how to grow this popular herb in pots.

Grow winter herbs
Herbs

Grow winter herbs

Don’t forget about your herb garden in winter. Many herbs grow well through the winter months and some actually prefer cooler conditions. Here are six winter-growing herbs to try… 

Herb pots
Herbs

Herbs for the cooler months

Growing tips for six favourite cool-season herbs.

Herbs in pots
Herbs

Herbs to grow in winter

Discover herbs that thrive in the cooler months and learn how to grow them!