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Must have plants for beginners and Brisbane gardeners I thought it would be a good idea to list some "must have" plants for Brisbane gardens. Feel free to chip in. I'm hoping this thread migh… Started by Andrew Cumberland	19	Sep 23 Reply by Andrew Cumberland
Savoy cabbage My drum heads do great as do wombok (now that I net them both). I grew savoy this season and it was as tough as old boot leather with a he… Started by Andrew Cumberland	1	Aug 19 Reply by Andrew Cumberland
Winged Beans I wanted to give a heads up for Winged Beans. There has been some discussion here on BLF -- but not much. There are a seriously wonderful v… Started by Dave Riley	6	May 23 Reply by Dave Riley
Moringa (Malunggay) Not my favorite vegetable but I do grow and eat it. However, I am learning respect for Filipino cuisine and along with choko, Filipinos cel… Started by Dave Riley	17	Apr 28 Reply by Sophie
Korean Cheongyang green chili pepper I don't suppose anyone has any Cheongyang pepper seeds? I have some of the tasty green fruits but I doubt I can dry them to seeds. When gre… Started by Dave Riley	4	Apr 7 Reply by Dave Riley
Chaya There's a lot of info about Chaya on YouTube (LINK) --if you are keen on the research. I'm still waiting for my cutting -- so I amuse myse… Started by Dave Riley	31	Mar 7 Reply by Dave Riley
Epazote Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)-- along with cilantro -- is the quintessential Mexican herb. Since I just made a huge pot of refried black… Started by Dave Riley	0	Feb 4
The Santa Claus melon, aka Christmas melon or Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin) I am not a fruit eater. Not obsessed with sweetness. So my fav fruits tend to be paw paw and dragon fruit. But hey! I purchased a Piel de… Started by Dave Riley	4	Jan 29 Reply by Valerie
Weed? Hi guys, novice gardener here. This year I have grown a few varieties of flowers from seed and I am starting to enjoy the blooms. However I… Started by Lauren	3	Nov 18, 2020 Reply by Doug Hanning
Difference between Armenian-type cucumbers I do like Armenian cucumbers -- and the long Asian types likeSuyo Long. Today Bunnings was selling striped Armenian cucumber seedlings -- s… Started by Dave Riley	1	Aug 14, 2020 Reply by Doug Hanning