Introduction Tomato Pimpinellifolium, commonly known as the currant tomato, is a wild ancestor of the modern-day tomato, Solanum Lycopersicon. This small, yet resilient species, native to South America thrives in…

Rosella, Hibiscus Sabdariffa, also known as the Queensland Jam Plant, is a visually striking plant that is a favoured ingredient for jams, jellies. Their vivid red calyces and tangy flavour…

With its spiky, orange exterior and seedy, green flesh, the African Horned Cucumber looks like it comes from another planet. Its appearance is so striking, it once appeared in an…

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…

The Vanilla Lily, also known as the Pale Vanilla Lily, is a captivating plant native to Australia. Found across a range of environments from Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania,…

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…