In season early spring: Tangelos
The tangelo — a tangerine and grapefruit hybrid — is relatively new to...
Gardening diary: Late winter
What can you plant when the weather’s cold and wet? David Haynes explains.
August...
In season late winter: Lemons
A lemon is the most useful of all fruits. Its peel, flesh and...
Produce spotlight: Radishes
A bunch of bright red radish bulbs with vivid green leaves are a...
Gardening diary: July
This month, David Haynes begins a new series: step-by-step guides on how to...
In season mid-winter: Kale
Kale is a leafy-green vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family, a group...
In season mid-winter: Kiwifruit
The kiwifruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry and it is native to...
Gardening diary: Early winter
Many plants become near-dormant during winter so now is a good time to...
In season early winter: Cauliflower
Cauliflower, from the Latin word meaning ‘cabbage flower’, is a member of the...
In season early winter: Olives
Olives are typically green or black — the colour relates to their ripeness. Fresh...
Gardening diary: Late autumn/fall
Now that the cold weather is here to stay, any sense of urgency...
Produce spotlight: Beetroot
This root vegetable has an appealing deep-crimson colour, distinctive green leaves and bright...
In season late autumn: Mandarins
Sweet and easy-to-peel mandarins are the perfect fresh fruit. With distinctive bright orange skin,...
Gardening diary: Mid-autumn/fall
The cooler, wetter weather in autumn still provides plenty of opportunities for keen...
In season mid-autumn: Quince
The old-fashioned hardy quince is enjoying a revival in the cuisine scene. These furry...
In season mid-autumn: Capsicums
Capsicums (also known as ‘peppers’) are seed pods that have added colour to...
Gardening diary: Early autumn/fall
Follow your regional weather conditions to guarantee a bountiful edible garden.
March, with diminishing...
In season early autumn: Figs
Over 150 varieties of figs are grown worldwide, including brown/purple and green/yellow skinned...