Grow your own pepitas

It’s easy to turn edible pumpkin seeds into a tasty snack – you just need the right varieties and these tips from Linda Cockburn.

How to pollinate zucchini plants

The only tricky aspect of growing zucchini can be ensuring plants are pollinated and so produce the fruit that's a kitchen staple year round. These tips from Penny Woodward will help.

Try our easy-to-use planting guide

Create a planting calendar for your patch in three steps! Select a climate zone, pick your plants, then click a button for a 12-month plan!

Za’atar: herb or spice mix?

Is za'atar an a herb, a spice mix or both? Read on to find out.

Add mulberry foliage and fruit to your garden

Ever wanted a mulberry tree but not sure you had the space? A smaller variety could be the solution.

How to keep your lemon tree in shape

You don’t have to prune a lemon tree, but a little trimming every year will help manage its size and shape, writes horticultural editor, Phil Dudman.

Apple basics: how to plant and maintain

Julian Blackhirst sets out the basics for planting and training apple trees, including how to prep your soil.

Fast-growing greens to fill garden gaps

Autumn is a good time to plant fast-growing green to help fill garden gaps when your summer harvest is over.

How to grow silverbeet

Karen Sutherland says this versatile veg is her steady, reliable, go-to plant, with its long harvest time and ability to self-seed. Here's her top tips for growing.

Add spice with chillies

Jian Liu loves growing and eating chillies and capsicums, from the hot to the mild. Here’s how to get started in your own garden and choose what’s right for you.

Time to grow squash

There's a surprisingly diverse and super-productive range of squash – and you only need a few plants to feed a family.

Tropical fruits you can grow in your backyard

Tropical fruits thrive in summer, which is also a good time to plant and establish them before the cool weather arrives. Phil Dudman profiles some of the popular choices.