Sweet potatoes are one of those plants that can make you feel like a very successful gardener… right up until you actually try to harvest them, and then it's just leafy sweet...
As a Kiwi living in Perth, Feijoas (also called pineapple guavas here in Australia) are a must-grow in my garden! One of the easiest fruit trees to grow in a home garden, but...
Wondering whether to plant a dwarf or standard fruit tree? This guide breaks down the differences, wind resistance, harvesting, and space requirements for urban gardeners. As...
Grass is one of the biggest challenges when turning a backyard into a productive food forest. Instead of constantly fighting it, I’ve developed a simple strategy to stop grass...
Annual Climbing Vines to Plant in Spring If you want to fill your garden with fresh food this spring/summer season but don’t have much room...these annual edible climbers are the...
If you’ve ever thought... “I wish I had more space to grow fruit,” This one’s for you! I’ve squeezed over 200+ types of fruit and edible plants into my suburban block... and...
Do you want to grow more fruit and utilise vertical space? Then these 17 fruits that grow on vines will help you not only grow more delicious fruit to eat, but by growing...
Edible ground covers are a crucial element in any permaculture or food forest garden. They serve as living mulch, protect and feed the soil, suppress weeds, and give you more...
Gardening in sandy soil can be a challenge, especially in hot, dry climates. Sandy soil drains quickly, lacks nutrients, and struggles to retain moisture. However, by choosing...
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing shrub that thrives in poor soil conditions while providing multiple benefits to the garden. Whether you’re looking...
Do you have areas that get very hot, full sun, and nothing seems to survive? These 22 heat-tolerant edible plants to grow in HOT full-sun locations will help you grow productive...
Winter is one of the most productive (and busiest) seasons in the garden here in Perth, and this winter gardening guide Perth will show you why. While many gardeners assume...
Easy Steps to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants Easy steps on how to overwinter your chilli and capsicum plants to have mature plants and bigger harvests for next season. If you...
Composting is a great way to reduce waste, build soil and grow healthy thriving plants. Part of a naturally occurring cycle that feeds an ecosystem. Urban composting may mean...
I much prefer offering natural and sustainable solutions rather than a pointless list of negative things not to do. But this topic is something I am very passionate about and...
Planting Flowers for the Bees is high on my current list of gardening goals. Bees are such an important element in the garden and it wasn't until I really started trying to grow...
Can You Grow Edible Plants in the Shade? Absolutely! Growing edible plants in the shade is not only possible but can also be beneficial for many crops. One of the most important...