
Grow pak choy
Small, loose-head, cabbage-like vegetable with light to dark green leaves and broad, spoon-shaped stems that are green or white.

Plants with bite
If you like a bit of heat in your food, harvesting your own spicy plants is a treat. Here are three of the best to grow.

What I’ve learnt about wombok
Chinese cabbage (also called wombok) is easy to grow, and it’s a versatile vegetable in the kitchen.

Grow and harvest chillies
A short-lived perennial bush bearing small, colourful, sweet-flavoured fruit that leaves a burning sensation in the mouth when eaten.

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

Grow capsicum
You can’t beat capsicum for adding colour, crunch and sweetness to summer dishes. Here are some top varieties and tips for growing a bumper crop.

Grow broad beans
Broad beans are one of the quintessential cool season crops. Learn how to grow them in your vegie patch.

Grow globe artichoke
Globe artichokes make an easy-care and very handsome addition to the patch. Here's how to get them started.

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.

Growing pawpaw
Pawpaw plants are easy to grow… when you have the right conditions. Our resident food-growing expert Phil Dudman shares his tips for growing this delicious fruit in the tropics and subtropics.

Grow asparagus
With a life cycle of up to 20 years, asparagus is a crop that keeps on giving.