Category: Vegetable Garden
How to grow artichokes
Artichokes are easy to grow in Perth’s Mediterranean climate and that also make great feature plants. There are two main types of artichoke commonly grown in Perth. The Jerusalem Artichoke is a type of sunflower and the tuber is eaten. The Globe Artichoke is part of the daisy family and the flower bud of the plant is eaten.
How to grow watercress in Australia
English expats will often ask does watercress grow in Australia? The answer is yes, but there are much fewer varieties here. If you have ever wondered how to grow watercress in Australia then look no further. A difficult herb to grow there are a few tricks to successfully growing watercress in Australia, but get these right and you will be laughing.
Growing coriander in Perth
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is both one of the most loved and loathed herbs. Growing coriander in Perth, WA can be tricky. Also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, this glorious herb is used commonly in Asian dishes, paired with fish, soups, salads and even ground into pesto.
How to grow pumpkins in Perth
Here in Australia, pumpkins are consistently ranked in our top 10 most popular vegetables. If you have ever wondered how to grow pumpkins in Perth then look no further. A relatively simple plant to grow there are a few tricks to successfully growing pumpkins in Perth, Western Australia but get these right and you will be laughing.
Growing basil in Perth
Growing herbs in Perth or other parts of Western Australia is very easy. The most common type of basil grown at home is sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Most basil needs warm weather to thrive, so it’s best grown over Spring/Summer here in Perth. It’s important to keep this in mind when assessing where to plant basil in your garden.
Growing dragon fruit in Perth
If you have ever wondered how to grow dragon fruit in Perth then look no further. I love fresh dragon fruit! It is brimming with wonderful nutrients and is easy to grow. Also known as sweet pitahaya, is a stunning looking tropical fruit borne on arboreal cacti plants. Dragon fruit is a strange looking fruit resembling a magical dragon egg.
How to grow pineapples
The pineapple plant, Ananas comosus, is a tropical herbaceous perennial. It grows up to 1.5m tall, and the same across, although usually it won’t get taller or broader than 1m. The plant has a short, sturdy stem and narrow, waxy leaves 30 – 100cm long, often with sharp spines along the edges. Pineapples are a tropical plant, but they will grow successfully and fruit in Perth’s mediterranean climate, and other warmer more tropical parts of Western Australia.
How to grow rhubarb
Growing rhubarb in Perth I love growing rhubarb in Perth. There is something about them that reminds me of my childhood, eating rhubarb and apple crumble. Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) originates from China and is a member of the Polygonaceae or dock family. Rhubarb is a close relative of swiss chard and beetroot, is grown for […]
How to grow rockmelons
Rockmelons are a quintessential summer fruit in Australia. They’re oh-so-sweet, juicy and delicious when eaten straight from the fridge or partnered with desserts and savoury dishes alike. Growing rockmelons in Perth is easy and whats more homegrown rockmelon tastes so much better than anything you can buy at the store making them a must for the home garden.
Growing eggplant in Perth
Eggplant or eggfruit (Solanum melongena) belongs to the Solanaceae family, which includes crops such as tomatoes, potatoes and capsicums. It’s not as popular as its cousin the tomato, but eggplant has many culinary uses in a range of cuisines. Overseas names for eggplant include aubergine in Europe and brinjal in India. Luckily for West Australians it is easy to grow eggplants in Perth and other parts of the state.
