Growing guides

Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer. Growing...

Eggplants are a heat-loving, productive and home garden-friendly crop to grow. They love a full sun spot and will...

Fennel or Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) produces crisp white bulbs, topped with fern like fronds - all...

Growing garlic ( Allium sativum) at home is now very popular. It's an easy vegetable to grow - just plant a garlic clove...

Ginger is a tasty and easy spice to grow in your own garden. Tropical and subtropical gardeners can grow ginger year...

Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) are thistle like plants that produce edible flowers - harvested and eaten in their bud...

Horseradish is a vigorous plant related to broccoli, cabbage and kale - but unlike its brassica cousins, horseradish is...

Kale is an easy to grow leafy vegetable that has become popular thanks to its superfood status because it’s rich in...

Leeks are a sweet and mild member of the onion family. They thrive in cold and warm temperate climates but can be...

Lettuce is an easy to grow, staple leafy green that can be easily grown year round. You can grow lettuce quickly from...

Mustard greens (Brassica juncea) are a cool season vegetable, grown for their peppery edible leaves. You can eat young...

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