Tomatoes varieties for slicing, stuffing, sauces and more
Vegetables

Tomatoes for all occasions

The stakes are high in the tomato-growing world. Paul West reveals the best varieties for salads, slicing, saucing, stuffing and more.  

Flower buds of artichoke
Vegetables

Globe artichoke time

They're delicious, unrivalled, flavoursome food, writes Penny Woodward.

Climbing Beans
What to plant

What to plant in October

Not sure whether to plant a pumpkin or a pommelo in October? Check out Justin Russell's seasonal spring guide.

Indigo Rose tomatoes
Vegetables

Growing black tommies

For sublime flavour try your hand at growing black tomatoes, writes Penny Woodward.

Spreading mulch
Pests & diseases

Create a slug barrier

Peter Cundall first suggested this method of pear and cherry slug control.

Eggplant harvest
Vegetables

Eggplants aplenty!

Justin Russell investigates the best eggplant varieties for your garden plus growing, harvesting and storage advice.

Coffee cherries ripe for picking
Flowers, shrubs & trees

Coffee: grow, harvest, process

Yes, you can grow coffee in Australia. Simon Webster explores the growing, harvesting and processing of coffee.

harvested beetroot
What to plant

What to plant in September

Hello spring! It's time to get your hands dirty in the garden writes Justin Russell.

Cornflowers are a safe option for hayfever sufferers
Troubleshooting

Avoiding the big sneeze

Want flowers but not hayfever this spring? Karen Sutherland explains what to plant and what to avoid. 

Pint-sized pumpkins
Vegetables

Mighty mini pumpkins

Packing a punch in the flavour and colour stakes, mini pumpkins are great for small spaces says Paul West.

Table grapes
Fruit & nuts

Grape expectations

Justin Russell shares a bunch of tips for growing table grapes, including the best choices for your climate.

Salvia lanceolata
Herbs & spices

Edible and useful salvias

Volatile oils in the leaves give salvias their scent and flavour explains Penny Woodward.