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How do I grow thyme? Thyme is one of the easiest of all herbs to grow in the home garden as it is a low growing shrubby perennial plant that produces underground shoots that sucker, forming a compact clump that will provide an almost endless supply of foliage for the...
Chilli peppers are one of the most satisfying of all vegetables in the home garden as they are relatively easy to grow and are also very ornamental and look great amongst flower beds or in a container on the patio. They are perennial plants, and can be grown for...
How do I look after my Citrus trees in summer? The hottest period of the year is perhaps the most critical time for looking after citrus trees in order to ensure a good crop. The potential for plants to dry out is obviously greatest at this time; so ensure that plants...
How do I grow tropical fruits in the home garden? The idea of salivating over a tasty tropical fruit as it ripens in one's backyard is a tempting one, however, it is important to be realistic about the chances of success depending on your location. While coastal...
How do I grow lettuce? Imagine being able to walk out your back door to pick some crispy, delicious lettuce leaves for your evening salad. The ever-increasing availability to gardeners of an array of attractive and tasty...
How do I grow Macadamias? Why not plant an edible Australian? The macadamia nut is arguably our finest contribution to the culinary world and it will grow particularly well in coastal gardens from Sydney to Queensland. It will also grow in all but the harshest of...
How do I start a no dig garden? Even if you have a concrete backyard in the city it is still possible to grow your own food. A no dig garden can be constructed virtually anywhere and can be of any size. There are many benefits of creating a no dig garden. One of them...
How do I grow peas? Growing your own peas will convert you to this ultimate in fast foods, as you will be hooked from the first time you munch on a snow pea pod picked straight from your own garden. Gardeners have been...
How to grow a pumpkin patch Pumpkins are very easy and rewarding to grow and will look after themselves in a sunny corner of the garden. The plants form long runners that will rapidly fill several square meters. Dig some compost or well-rotted manure into the soil and...
How do I grow potatoes? Potatoes are one of the easiest of all vegetables to grow in the home garden. If you have a corner of the back yard that is reasonably sunny and is not being utilized then consider the joys of harvesting your own delicious baby potatoes fresh...
Can I prune an old Citrus tree? As spring approaches the sap starts to rise in citrus trees as their growth commences for the season. This makes it a perfect time to renovate plants such as citrus that may have become overgrown and therefore unproductive. Use...
Why not brighten up your meals with the richly coloured petals of various flowers like nasturtiums. Such plants can be easily grown in pots that can be made easily accessible to your kitchen. For all the plants mentioned below a reasonable amount of sunlight will be...
One of the great pleasures of gardening is in using freshly picked edible plants to add a special touch to meals. Undoubtedly, the various members of Citrus group are outstanding in this regard with both fruits and foliage being useful in a culinary sense. The...
Helianthus Tuberosus - Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunroot, Topinambour The Jerusalem Artichoke is a fast growing perennial, producing bright yellow daisy-like flowers in Autumn. It is closely related to the Sunflower, and quite similar in appearance. Grown for its edible...