The humble leek is one of the unsung heroes of the vegie patch, and is much more than a long onion. Phil Dudman shares some growing tips.

The flamboyant fruit of this clambering cactus tastes as good as it looks, and it’s also easy to grow. Our patch expert Phil Dudman shares some top tips for growing these tangy treats.

While it’s true that most edible plants grow best in full sun, there are plenty that crop almost as well in shadier conditions. Horticulturist Phil Dudman shares a few of his top picks to get you started.

With a little guidance, cucumbers can provide a bumper harvest. Here are a few growing tips.

Broccoli can keep producing well into spring. Here are some planting and growing tips.

Even in a tiny garden, you could be picking delicious home-grown berries to enjoy with your muesli, smoothies and pavlovas.

Here are some tips for growing leafy greens, tomatoes and pumpkin in all climates around Australia.

Extreme heat takes its toll on many traditional leafy greens. Here are a few heat-hardy options to try this summer.

Quick and easy to grow, zucchini plants provide a bountiful spring harvest when managed well. Here are some tips for a top-notch harvest.

Picking fresh, juicy lemons from your garden is one of life’s great pleasures. Here’s a helpful guide on how to grow a lemon tree.

Growing celery can have its challenges, but it’s well worth the effort. These expert tips will help you produce a top-class crunchy crop.

When you really want fresh greens on demand, but you don’t have a garden, or there’s not enough sun shining on your patch, what do you do? You grow sprouts!⁠