Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)
Flowers, shrubs & trees

Grow nasturtiums

Nasturtiums are one of the easiest multi-function plants you can grow, writes Jian Liu – a bright addition to any space.

A tubful of leafy green vegetables, including cauliflower and cabbage.
What to plant

Cabbage white butterfly

Denis Crawford looks at the scourge of brassica plants – cabbage white butterfly – and has some tips for dealing with them.

Aphids on green growth.
What to plant

Control aphids and pear slugs

The fresh growth of spring is a time for pesky pests to be out and about. Here's what to do if you find aphids or cherry and pear slugs.

Cosmos flowers
What to plant

What to plant to attract pollinators

Nectar and pollen are the pollinator's reward but how do they know which flowers will give them what they want? There's a few ways nature let's them know.

Fresh oregano
What to plant

Oregano and tarragon

These two Mediterranean herbs can be easily grown in your garden, or on your balcony, with these tips.

Tomatoes growing
What to plant

Five tips to ensure tomato growing success

With the right care, these juicy, flavour-packed fruits can thrive in your garden, providing fresh produce all season long. These five organic growing tips will get you started.

Baby Orange is a compact gum that would suit a smaller space.
What to plant

Compact gum trees for small spaces: Corymbia ficifolia

You don't need to have a huge backyard to grow a gum tree. One favourite for small spaces that you can try is Corymbia ficifolia.

Cumbers freshly picked from a garden held in two hands.
What to plant

Cucumber: a salad essential

Fresh cucumbers straight from the garden are the best! These tips will help you grow this summer salad essential.

Chinese celery in a basket.
What to plant

Easy Asian greens to grow and eat

Asian greens are readily available at local supermarkets these days, but did you know they’re equally at home in a vegie patch?

Harvest of Bacon variety of avocado.
What to plant

How to help avocado trees pollinate

There's a trick to pollinating avocado trees: you basically need two different types for success. Learn more here.

Homemade rhubarb dessert laid out next to ingredients.
What to plant

How to grow rhubarb

Add rhubarb to your garden: it takes little care and tastes delicious (especially in sweet treats)!

Eggplant and capsicum in a basket of other vegetables.
What to plant

How to sow your capsicum and eggplant seeds in spring

Capsicums and eggplants are true summer crops that need warm conditions to grow. Here's how to get them started in spring.