Mighty mulberries
From an early age, Paul West fell in love with the resilient mulberry and its bountiful, juicy and tangy fruit.
Betony
Planting betony in your garden will add to the flowers you have on offer provide nectar for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Pepino: a year-round rockmelon
Pepinos are not very fussy plants, they even flourish in our poor sandy soil, and produce well in a mostly shaded part of our garden.
Pre-sprouting peas
Pea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed.
Winter fare
Some hardy Asian edible plants do well in the cooler months, such as mizuna and Chinese mustard. Why not grow them in your patch?
Winter savory
Spicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals.
Minty magic
Known by gardeners as native mint bush, Prostanthera rotundifolia is a handy plant for semi-shade.
Spinach substitutes
Spinach is a no-fuss cool season crop but there are some excellent substitutes for warmer seasons and regions too hot for English spinach.
Old-fashioned aromatic roses
Don't be put off by the stark look of bare-rooted rose trees. The colder months are the time to plant them to ensure success.
Introduction to warrigal greens
Warrigal greens are one of the easiest and most rewarding native food plants to grow.
Colourful carrots
There are so many different types of carrot to grow, many of them vibrantly coloured heirloom varieties.
Garlic in your garden
Homegrown garlic tastes dramatically better than any you can buy in your local supermarket, so why not grow it yourself!