Lettuces all year round
Penny Woodward says that with the variety of lettuces available, you should never be without leaves to add to your salads all year round.
Tomato growing success
You can never have too many tomatoes in your harvesting basket! And with these tips from Helen McKerral you are sure to have plenty to share.
Why is a red tomato red?
Tomatoes come in a variety of colours, explains Penny Woodward, with quirky names to match.
Tips for preparing soil for tomatoes
Cheryl McGaffin has a wide range of tomato varieties growing on her property in Victoria and Penny Woodward couldn't resist visiting Daniel's Run to find out more about them.
Practical solutions for growing success
Cheryl McGaffin grows a wide range of heirloom tomatoes on her property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. She shared her top growing tips with our horticultural expert, Penny Woodward.
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, as Karen Sutherland explains here.
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.
Colourful carrots
There are so many different types of carrot to grow, many of them vibrantly coloured heirloom varieties, writes Paul West.
Garlic in your garden
Homegrown garlic tastes dramatically better than any you can buy in your local supermarket, so why not grow it yourself!
Growing asparagus
A family favourite, asparagus is a must-have in the vegie patch, writes Helen McKerral.
Growing heirloom tomatoes
Penny Woodward loves heirloom cherry tomatoes, here she explains how to plant them from seed.
How to grow sprouts
All you need is a bench or windowsill and some easy-to-find equipment to grow sprouts, writes Penny Woodward.
How to grow sweet corn
The crunchy flavour and versatility of sweet corn (and the fact it's easy to grow) make it a must-have in backyard vegie patches.
Welsh onions
Tough, versatile and useful. Mild sweet onion flavour. Ticks all the boxes says Penny Woodward.
The Green Rhubarb Blues
Have you got the green rhubarb blues? JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips on how you can grow red rhubarb, and why it's one of his all-time favourite plants.