
A tasty alternative: loofah
There is a whole world of delicious vegetables to cultivate, so why not venture beyond the familiar? Here are some tasty, underused vegies that are worth growing.

Growing carrots and parsnips
Carrots and parsnips remain firm favourites in the garden and on the dinner table. Here are some tips for growing success.

Spring rose care
Spend some extra time on your roses in late spring to set them up for the next few months.

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.

Dendrobium orchids
Discover the exquisite flowers and easygoing nature of Australian dendrobium orchids.

Plant rosella
Ask any connoisseur of classic homemade jellies and conserves and they’ll probably rate rosella jam among the very best. Here’s how to grow it.

Grow eggplants in pots
Eggplant is a summer favourite in the garden and the kitchen, and with a decent-sized pot, you can enjoy growing this attractive fruit on a patio or balcony.

Grow kang kong
Growing green leafy vegetables at the height of summer is tricky, but here’s one that thrives in the heat and loves sitting in water.

Grow rocket in pots
Like many salad greens, rocket (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) is easy to grow in containers. It’s a quick grower, too, and with regular love and attention, you can start enjoying its peppery punch on your plate in just 4–6 weeks from sowing.

Grow cabbage
Cabbages thrive in cool conditions, producing tight heads of delicious leaves in different colours, shapes and types. Here’s how to grow a healthy crop.

What I’ve learnt about kale
Don’t knock it until you’ve given it a go, because there’s kale and then there’s kale.