Time to Pea
Peas are such a rewarding vegetable to grow. They are one of the earliest crops to mature and can be used in all kinds of dishes. In fact, you can eat…
Companion Plants
So, what is companion planting? Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different crops in close proximity to one another in order to improve their growth, health, and…
Useful Tips for Seed Raising
Growing an adult plant from a tiny seed can often seem like a form of magic. Get the conditions right for your seeds and nature will step in to do…
Reasons Why Your Garden Loves Mulch
It’s not the most glamourous part of your garden, but mulch plays an important role in soil and plant health. It’s especially important to keep soil cool in our intense…
Lovage – An Unknown Treasure
One of the joys of growing your own herbs is having easy access to species you won’t find in many supermarkets. If you like the flavour of celery and parsley,…
Silverbeet: Back in the Game!
Silver beet, also known as Swiss chard, is a great staple vegetable to grow – it’s easy, fast growing, and more tolerant of both the cold and heat than spinach….
Growing Nigella
Nigella is a fast-growing annual, growing to a height of 50cm and covering an area of 25 cm. This delicate and dainty ornamental, that belongs to the buttercup family, produces…
Herb Garden
Fresh, garden-grown herbs are an absolute must for any kitchen gardener. You can prepare and plant up a new herb garden in next to no time, and for a super-low…
Bunching Onions
If you aren’t already growing this enticing crop in your garden, you should be! Bunching onions, allium fistulosum, are a cinch to grow, strong and enduring, and once established, they…
Autumn Time
With the heat of summer done and dusted, Autumn is a great time to get out in the veggie patch. Far from being an inactive period, the warm soil makes…
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Spinach English Winter Giant 
Chrysanthemum White 
Zinnia Lilliput 
Onion Gladalan Brown 
Onion Pukekohe Long Keeper