Sowing winter beans

Broad beans are among the easiest vegies to grow during winter. Learn how to propagate the plants from seed.

Lime-based whitewash

Here is Phil Dudman’s explanation of how to make a whitewash to protect fruit tree trunks.

Full greens ahead

Packed with flavour and nutrients, leafy Asian greens can be easily grown in all climates.

Tommies in May?

If you are determined to grow tomatoes, why not try some of the wonderful array of heirloom varieties with diverse colours and flavours.

Get cracking

Nuts are bursting with health benefits and flavour, write GRAHAM and ANNEMARIE BROOKMAN.

Give persimmons a chance

Persimmon season has arrived, and JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests that people give the misunderstood fruit a second chance.

New life for old pears

PETER CUNDALL says pears have magnifcent textures, flavours and blooms, deserving a place in both the edible and ornamental garden.Old pear trees can be brought back into regular production by selective winter pruning, as he describes here.

Rainbow connection

JUSTIN RUSSELL tells the story of the heirloom vegie poster boy, Rainbow Chard.

Autumn salads

Autumn is the perfect time of year to plant salad crops and JUSTIN RUSSELL explains the finer points of sowing lettuces.

Winter Veg – Get Planting!

Prepare winter crops now to maximize your potential harvest, writes PHIL DUDMAN

Cherry Charm

Cherries can be tricky to grow, but the rewards are high and with new low-chill and dwarf varieties, more gardeners are giving them a go, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Stop the rot

JUSTIN RUSSELL gives the low down on the fungal disease brown rot, and suggests some simple control measures.