How to Grow a Lemonade Tree Learn how to grow a Lemonade Tree (Citrus limon x reticulata) at home, from planting to harvest, and how to use its delicious fruit in drinks,...
How to Grow a Lemonade Tree – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
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How to Grow Papaya – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Payaya Learn how to grow Papaya (Carica papaya) at home from seed and what to make with your abundant Papaya crops! Papayas are a must-grow plant if you live in a...
How to Grow Avocado – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Avocado Learn how to grow Avocado (Persea americana) at home and what to make with your abundant avocado crops! Avocado is a popular fruit that can be a little tricky...
How to Grow Asparagus – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Asparagus Learn how to grow Asparagus and what to make with your abundant harvests. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable and is a great...
How to Grow Kumquat – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Kumquat Learn how to grow Kumquat trees at home and what to make with your harvests with this ultimate guide! Kumquats (Citrus japonica and hybrids) or Cumquats are...
How to Grow Sage – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb found in many home gardens. Sage is known for its soft fleshy leaves and has a long history in plant medicine. Sage is a great addition to your kitchen garden due to its culinary flavour-enhancing qualities along with a long list of medicinal values.
How to Grow Feijoa / Pineapple Guava – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Feijoa Learn how to grow Feijoa and what to make with their abundant crops! Feijoas or Pineapple Guava (Feijoa Sellowiana) are an abundant-producing fruit tree with...
How to Grow Bottle Gourd – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Bottle Gourd Explore how to grow Bottle Gourd in your garden and how to preserve the harvest! Bottle Gourds are an abundant climbing plant that produces a range of...
How to Grow Guava – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to grow Guava Learn how to grow Guava and what to make with their abundant crops in this guide. Guavas are beautiful ornamental trees that produce delicious, tropical-tasting...
How to Grow Passionfruit – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to grow Passionfruit Passionfruit are a prolific edible climber that produces delicious-tasting fruit. Semi-deciduous and have a thick layer of lush green leaves over the...
Chilli
Plant of The Month Chillies (Capsicum annuum or variations of species) are a popular staple for a kitchen garden because they produce an abundance of fruit on a single plant....
Lemon Balm
Plant of The Month Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb with fragrant lemon-scented leaves. Lemon balm is part of the Mint family and is known for having...
NZ Spinach / Warrigal Greens
Plant of The Month NZ Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) also known in Australia as Warrigal greens is a perennial green with beautiful lush leaves. Although not part of the...
Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea ) is a member of the Cabbage family and produces an abundance of leafy greens. The great thing about Kale is that it grows vigorously and is much...
Rhubarb
Plant of The Month Info Card Rhubarb (Rhubarb rharbarmarum) is a long-living herbaceous perennial. Rhubarb is a hardy cold tolerant plant and many varieties have beautiful red...
How to Grow Calendula – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Calendula Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy edible flower that has many beneficial uses both in the garden and in the home. Calendula is easy to grow and...
How to Grow Cabbage – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Cabbage Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a classic staple winter veggie that provides your homestead with a hearty base crop to build many dishes. Cabbage is a great...
Mint
Plant of The Month Info Card Mint (Mentha) is a classic staple herb to grow that provides your kitchen garden with an abundance of fragrance and flavour. Mint can be used for...
Pumpkin Grow Guide
Plant of The Month Info Card Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima.) is a great base crop to grow that provides your homestead with an abundance of food. Pumpkins can be stored to use...
Radish
Plant of The Month Info Card Radish (Raphanus sativus) are my favourite "filler" plants because they grow quickly and don't take up much space. Radish are great for filling in...
How to Grow Bananas – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Bananas Learn tips and tricks on how to grow bananas and get abundant harvests. Bananas (Musa) are fantastic permaculture plants because they have so many uses both...
Cucumber
Plant of The Month Info Card Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a delicious and refreshing summer crop that are easy to grow and produce an abundance of food on a single plant....
Zucchini
Plant of The Month Info Card Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular edible for home gardeners, as they are easy to grow and produce an abundance of food on a single plant....
How to Grow Watermelon – The Ultimate Garden-to-Plate Guide
How to Grow Watermelon Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is easy to grow in home gardens and provides large amounts of delicious fruit. Sweet and bursting with juice,...
Rosemary
Plant of The Month Info Card Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant perennial herb. Rosemary is a hardy, drought tolerant shrub and can also be used as an ornamental due...
Beginners Guide to Edible Flowers
Edible flowers offer so many beneficial relationships within a home garden. When creating a sustainable
Cauliflower
Plant of The Month Info Card Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis) is a hearty winter vegetable that provides large yields of nutritious food that can be used in so many ways!...
Broccoli
Plant of The Month Info Card Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a hearty winter vegetable that provides large yields of nutritious food that can be used in so many ways! Growing...
Rainbow Chard
Plant of The Month Info Card Rainbow chard is a standout plant in the garden with its vibrant coloured stems and lush green leaves. Chard is super easy to grow and will produce...