Starting tomato from seed is easy, Sonya has some great tips to get a head-start with your tomatoes.Read More

March in the Wet Tropics of Queensland means it’s time to prepare your garden bed for the exciting vegetable season ahead. The cooler growing season is the best time to grow all of our traditional favourites like tomatoes, so start preparing now for a bumper season!Read More

Citrus are a popular backyard fruit tree, producing rewarding crops of fresh, juicy citrus. Adam has some great tips for planting your citrus.Read More

Growing Avocadoes in the tropics is very rewarding. Choosing the right variety for your location will give you a great start to harvesting a successful crop. In this video, Neil explains the different varieties best suited to North Queensland growing areas.Read More

Apricot Crumble Bar Recipe 3.5 cups plain flour ½ tsp + pinch salt 5 tsp minced rosemary 250g butter (room temperature) 1 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups dried apricots 4 cups water 1 cup caster sugar 6 tsp honey 150g extra butter 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup plain...Read More

Homemade pickled chillis are a great way to utilise a bumper harvest. Bec’s Easy Homemade Pickled Chilli recipe is a winner. Ingredients: 15-20 large Chillis – sliced and stems discarded. Be sure to wear gloves while handling the chillis! 2 cloves of Garlic, smashed and peeled 1 ¼ cup white vinegar 1 ¼ cup filtered...Read More

Growing tomatoes in Tropical North Queensland can be tricky – Cherryl from Limberlost Garden Centre shows you the tips and tricks on how to grow big delicious tomatoes in Cairns & and the Tablelands.Read More