Putting the cole in slaw
Vegetables

Putting the cole in slaw

Cabbages in December? Too right! JUSTIN RUSSELL gives tips for growing late brassicas and shares a delicious coleslaw recipe.

Greens in netted bed
Vegetables

How to grow greens in summer

A bit of shade makes a world of difference, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Bronze, purple and red-leafed herbs and vegies
Vegetables

Red and purple edibles

Add colour and interest to your garden by planting red and purple-leafed edible plants says PENNY WOODWARD.

Heirloom tomatoes
Vegetables

Top Tomatoes

We asked four experts for their favourite tomatoes and tips to growing and cooking them. 

Cucumber Pollination
Vegetables

How to succeed with cucurbits

JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how to get a bumper harvest from your spring planting of pumpkins, melons, zucchini and other cucurbits.

Spring Greens
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Spring greens

Get them in early, and grow them fast. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares these and other tips for growing a range of yummy spring greens.

Digging up spuds
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Dig and store spuds

You've grown a lovely crop of potatoes and its now time to dig, and store them for winter. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.

Peter Cundall and 'Two Peters' kale
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Kale is king

Easy to grow and a rich food source – could anything be better than growing your own organic kale, asks PETER CUNDALL.

Broad Bean Crimson
Vegetables

Sowing winter beans

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

Red pak choy
Vegetables

Full greens ahead

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

Tommies in May?
Vegetables

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.

Rainbow connection
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Rainbow connection

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