Growing Sweet Peas in Australia: A Gardener’s Guide to Winter Colour and Fragrance  Sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus, have been a beloved staple in gardens for centuries, prized for their vibrant…

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…

These days, with grocery bills climbing and folks craving greener ways to live, lettuce is having a moment. Yep, that basic salad starter is now a backyard rockstar—symbolizing grit, independence, and…

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…

Angelica might not be the first herb you think of for your garden, but it sure adds some exciting flavors. This classic biennial herb, related to carrots and part of…

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…

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,…