Angelica
Although not commonly cultivated, Angelica will increase the variety of flavours in your herb garden. Angelica is a traditional biennial herb closely related to carrots and is a member of…
Grow your own bath sponge
Luffa or Loofah is thought to have originated in India. They are a common vegetable in Asia and Africa and they are a member of the cucumber family. They can…
Hamburg Rooted Parsley
Turnip-rooted parsley is a subspecies of parsley that is grown specifically for its roots. It is a hardy vegetable resembling a carrot in shape and appearance. The beige-coloured roots have…
Rosa Bianca
One of our most beautiful eggplants, this Italian heirloom has plump round white fruit blushed with lavender pink. Popular with chefs and vegetable connoisseurs alike, this eggplant has no bitterness,…
Beauty and the Bean
Beans are a summer staple. Easy to grow and who doesn’t like to eat them. They are an affordable source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins, as well as being…
Spotlight on Radish
Radish history The word radish originates from the Latin word “radix” which means root. The root can be round, tapering or cylindrical and the taste is crisp and sweet. There…
Kohl Rabi
What is Kohlrabi? Looking something like a Sputnik in vegetable form, with a squat bulb and antennae-like shoots, kohlrabi is part of the cabbage family. The name translates from German…
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….
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…
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