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...
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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...
Ginger
Plant of The Month Ginger (Zingerber officinale) is a perennial herb with beautiful lush leaves and produces edible rhizomes that are both flavour-enhancing and medicinal. Ginger...
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...
Cabbage
Plant of The Month Info Card 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...
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...
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....
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...
Sunflower
Plant of The Month Info Card Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are beautiful, edible flowers that can grow well in any garden. Sunflowers just like their name suggest, brighten up...
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...
Lemon Tree
Plant of The Month Info Card Lemon trees make an amazing addition to any edible garden. They produce in abundance and are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. They can also be...
Sweet Potato
Growing Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) in your home garden is a great step towards self-sufficiency. Sweet Potatoes are my favourite permaculture plant and are an easy crop to...
Beetroot
Beetroot Beta vulgaris is a vegetable that is grown for its root. It is easy to grow and the leaves are also edible. Below is a collection of recipes and posts including the...