Growing guides

Runner beans, or more correctly scarlet runner beans, (Phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a drought tolerant, woody herb from the Mediterranean that’s loved for its delicate flavour...

Bags of salad leaves are quite expensive to buy and have a fairly short lifespan in the fridge. Grow your own salad...

Shallots ( Allium cepa var. aggregatum) are a member of the onion family loved by chefs and home cooks for their mild...

Silverbeet is also commonly referred to as Swiss chard, chard or rainbow chard. The rainbow variety has brightly...

Snake Plants are the easiest houseplant of all to grow. This undemanding plant will grow in the most challenging of...

Snapdragons are bright and cheerful flowering plants that grow in most climates. If you live in a region with heavy...

Snow peas are heavy croppers that are easy to grow in home veggie beds or potted gardens. Snow peas flat pods can be...

Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are possibly the easiest and most adaptable house plant to grow! They are happy in...

Spinach is rich in iron, fibre and other essential vitamins and this easy to grow veg is ready to harvest, leaf by leaf...

Spring onions (also known as green shallots and green bunching or salad onions) are a delicious addition to a whole...

Who doesn’t love strawberries? If you’re a strawberry fan, there are many varieties easy to grow at home, allowing you...