Pre-sprouting is useful for ensuring all seeds are viable.
What to plant

Pre-sprouting peas

Pea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed.

Leafy brassicas
What to plant

Winter fare

Some hardy Asian edible plants do well in the cooler months, such as mizuna and Chinese mustard. Why not grow them in your patch?

Winter savory in flower
What to plant

Winter savory

Spicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals.

Prostanthera rotundifolia
What to plant

Minty magic

Known by gardeners as native mint bush, Prostanthera rotundifolia is a handy plant for semi-shade.

New Zealand spinach is a disease-resistant perennial also native to Australia
What to plant

Spinach substitutes

Spinach is a no-fuss cool season crop but there are some excellent substitutes for warmer seasons and regions too hot for English spinach.

Olivia David Austin rose.
What to plant

Old-fashioned aromatic roses

Don't be put off by the stark look of bare-rooted rose trees. The colder months are the time to plant them to ensure success.

Warrigal greens are an edible succulent.
What to plant

Introduction to warrigal greens

Warrigal greens are one of the easiest and most rewarding native food plants to grow.

Colourful carrots
What to plant

Colourful carrots

There are so many different types of carrot to grow, many of them vibrantly coloured heirloom varieties.

Harvesting garlic.
Vegetables

Garlic in your garden

Homegrown garlic tastes dramatically better than any you can buy in your local supermarket, so why not grow it yourself!

Asparagus spears
What to plant

Growing asparagus

A family favourite, asparagus is a must-have in the vegie patch, and with these expert tips you can grow them in your backyard.

'Mini Amish' heirloom tomatoes
What to plant

Growing heirloom tomatoes

Tomatoes are a favourite in the kitchen and a must-have to grow in a backyard patch, here you can learn how to plant them from seed.

Sprouts
What to plant

How to grow sprouts

All you need is a bench or windowsill and some easy-to-find equipment to grow sprouts.