Poppies are instantly recognisable for their beautiful, papery blooms held above often-hairy stems. The Flanders Poppy is best known as the poppy worn on Remembrance Day. ⁠ Poppy seed can…

Broad Beans are the exception to the bean rule. You plant them in winter instead of summer along with the pea family. They are hardy and adaptable, will grow in…

Sweet peas are one of the most popular winter flowering annuals. They put on a long-lasting display of vivid hues, from purples and pinks, to reds and white. Sweet peas…

With their bright yellow to orange flowers and black centers, Rudbeckias add a pop of colour to any garden. These friendly flowers bloom from summer to autumn and are a…

It’s safe to say that celeriac will never be featured in photos of baskets brimming with luscious, perfect produce. One look at this knobbly, dull-coloured vegetable and the description “hit…

Warrigal Greens are a native, edible groundcover, that thrives across most of Australia. Its Australian name comes from the Aboriginal word “warrigal” meaning wild or wild dog and the scientific…

An essential ingredient in any salad, lettuce is an easy to grow kitchen staple. Suitable for gardens of all sizes, they can be planted in pots or garden beds. Adding…

Rosella is a hardy plant, suitable for a wide range of Australian climates. It can survive dry spells, but for best results, plant in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly….

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…

Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco sounds more like an opera with aphrodisiac qualities, rather than one of the eldest heritage varieties of Borlotti bean. Borlotto, whose pink-stippled outer shell’s beauty makes…