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Red GrapefruitPink fleshed varieties of grapefruit, such as 'Ruby' and 'Thompson' have been available for some years, but they often fail to colour well in Australian gardens. The new red varieties 'Star Ruby' and 'Rio Red'...

Seville Oranges: The French Alternative According to legend, a gallant Spanish knight returning from the Crusades in the 11th Century, brought a gift of great value for his beloved. But to her dismay, instead of receiving a costly treasure,...

Don demonstrated how to make your own strawberry planter using imitation terracotta pots stacked in a tower formation. When growing strawberries in a tower it is not necessary to mulch with plastic or straw,...

Tarting Up the Kitchen GardenGrowing your own salad greens and herbs is very satisfying, and you don't need a lot of space. You can grow a few greens in large pots or troughs, or tuck them into the flowerbed....

Tropical Fruit Makeover Don visited Mick and Anna Perri at their home on Sydney's northern beaches. Mick is an expert gardener who has been growing fruit and vegetables on his property for 24 years. Don asked Mick to...

Turnip Rooted Parsley: The French Alternative  Turnip rooted or Hamburg parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum) is a hardy vegetable resembling a carrot in shape and appearance. The beige coloured roots have a celery-like flavour, and...

Water Chestnuts - The French AlternativeJackie French loves the crunchy texture and flavour of water chestnuts. However, they are high maintenance plants, which need at least eight months of frost-free growing. Duck potatoes are a great alternative for colder...

Woodruff: The French Alternative Back in Medieval England fragrant herbs were strewn on floors to disguise household smells. Among the plants used were rosemary and lavender as well as what may be considered the sweetest and most fragrant herb...