flowers

I used to hate red-hot pokers, or Kniphofia, to give them their Latin name; the tall yellow or red stems covered in small blooms. They were gaudy and exactly the wrong colour for hot summer days. My attitude softened when I discovered the miniature yellow ones, more a soft gold and not much higher than […]

Discover the surprising history and healing properties of rose oil and how to grow your own scented roses.

Thanks to social media, remote farmers’ fields and outback gardens have become must-see destinations. We explore the best flower farms in Australia.

Herbs are well known for their medicinal qualities, but they can also be a valued part of your beauty routine. Discover the beauty benefits of seven herbs: frankincense, green tea, camomile, lavender, calendula (marigold), rosemary and turmeric. Before cosmetic products existed, many cultures around the world utilised native herbs, oils, spices, mud and even insects […]

Sweet peas are one of the most glorious blooms to pick. The complexity of colour and fragrance is unrivalled. Here’s the ultimate guide to growing sweet peas.