Cabbage is one of the vegetables that not everyone loves, but it has many uses. Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked and can also be fermented into sauerkraut which can be kept for a long time. I like cabbage thinly sliced, steamed with butter, salt, pepper and with a dash of apple … [Read more...] about How to Grow Cabbage in Western Australia
In The Garden
How to Grow Sweet Corn in Western Australia
As a kid one of my favourite things to grow in summer was sweet corn. From planting the large seed and watching them grow quickly into plants that were taller than your head, then picking the cobs, peeling back the fresh husk to reveal a bright yellow sweet corn and then having … [Read more...] about How to Grow Sweet Corn in Western Australia
How to Grow Parsnip in Western Australia
Despite lots of people struggling with growing parsnips, we have always found them easy to grow. Parsnips are a long-term crop and take 17 to 20 weeks before they are ready for harvest. Parsnips are delicious roasted, added to mash potato or in a soup and also are a good source … [Read more...] about How to Grow Parsnip in Western Australia
How to Grow Carrots in Western Australia
Carrots are a divisive vegetable in our household, but they can add great flavours to dishes. Daniel had no trouble growing carrots when he was young but a couple of decades later his carrot growing attempts were the butt of the family jokes. A few years later we have settled the … [Read more...] about How to Grow Carrots in Western Australia
How to Grow Black Spanish Radish in Western Australia
This year we were excited to grow our first crop of black spanish radish. Our priorities at Backyard Gardening Australia are vegetables that are low maintenance and easy to grow and the black spanish radishes fit the bill perfectly. The bonus was how ridiculously tasty they are … [Read more...] about How to Grow Black Spanish Radish in Western Australia