Tending tomatoes
Homegrown tomatoes need regular tending right though the summer to ensure they get what they need from the soil and are pollinated.
Salad burnet
Cucumber-tasting salad leaf and a cure for a drunkard's thirst, what more could you want? Well, this herb offers that and a whole lot more.
It’s easy to grow sprouts and microgreens
It's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, and it won't take much time until you see the results.
Bush foods – good for you and the environment
Bush foods are a good option to plant in your garden, especially as they are adapted to our hot climate and are often rich in nutrients.
Growing and Using Native Violets
Native violets are a colourful ground cover with edible flowers that can be used in spring salads.
Zucchini: one of the great vegie garden staples!
Zucchini have many benefits, including some idiosyncratic relatives that are also worth growing.
Aloe vera and other skin herbs
Penny Woodward explains how to use aloe vera and two other herbs for your skin.
Heartwarming heartsease
In medieval times, heartsease was used in love potions. Now they are a beautiful addition to any garden.
Colourful flowers to plant this spring
It's hard to pick favourites when it comes to flowers, but this gorgeous blossom is at the top of the list for spring.
Succulent sweet corn
Put your water on to boil, says Penny Woodward, before picking your sweet corn.