Leafy salad greens

Although winter is not normally associated with salads, it's a great time for growing leafy greens, says PENNY WOODWARD

Bletting medlars

PENNY WOODWARD advises that this is not a new swear word.

What is a Chinese artichoke?

These witchetty-grub like tubers are nutty and sweet says PENNY WOODWARD.

Go wild with native foods

Renowned chef and indigenous food advocate, Clayton Donovan, shares his tips for growing and cooking native foods.

Tangy tamarillo

These fruit are worth growing just for their vibrant colours says PENNY WOODWARD

Carrot crops

No matter where you live, PENNY WOODWARD says that carrots can be planted now.

Tasty tomatoes

With tomato havest in full swing PENNY WOODWARD says now is the time to try some different cultivars.

Succulent sedums

Sometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD

What’s summer without basil?

There's a good case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden, especially if you love this herb.

Pyrethroid pesticide warning

PENNY WOODWARD asks how safe are our ‘safe’ insecticides?

An abundance of blackberries

An epic blackberry crop has JUSTIN RUSSELL convinced that growing your own food is about abundance, not scarcity.

Sun-loving santolina

PENNY WOODWARD says grey-leafed plants like santolina thrive in hot, dry weather.