Growing guides

Nasturtiums are an easy to grow, flowering companion plant that’s also edible. Nasturtium flowers have a peppery flavour...

Okra, also known as Lady’s Fingers or Gumbo, produces long pod-shaped fruit that can be used in stews, curries and stir...

The basis of so many delicious dishes, onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient in every cook’s store cupboard...

Orchids are a great addition to any home, with their exotic, delicate and diverse flowers and their beautiful shapes and...

Oregano is a sun loving, Mediterranean herb that’s perfect for adding flavour to pizzas, pastas and salads. This hardy...

Parlour Palms (Chamaedorea elegans) bring a tropical vibe to any home without the need for a tropical climate. They...

Parsley is a prolific and easy-to-grow leafy green herb. There are two main types of parsley - flat-leaf parsley, also...

Parsnips are a nutty and sweet root vegetable that can take 5-6 months to reach maturity! But the flavour of homegrown...

Passionfruits are a popular and productive vine that will grow in most climates around Australia. They particularly...

Squash or patty pan squash as they are often called - because of their UFO like shape - are an easy to grow summer...

Paw Paw or Papaya (Carica papaya) originate from tropical and subtropical climates, so they thrive in warm, frost free...

With their dark green foliage and pure white flowers, Peace Lilies are a stunning addition indoors. Being just as...