AUTUMN GARDENING GUIDE

This season, focus on planting herbs, vegetables, and flowers that thrive in the cooling days of autumn and will settle in as the air turns crisp. From hardy leafy greens and fragrant herbs to cheerful calendula and pansies that support pollinators, now’s the perfect time to nourish your garden and prepare it for the months ahead.

HERBS

Herbs are one of the most rewarding plants to grow in autumn. They’re low-maintenance, thrive in small spaces, and provide fresh, aromatic flavour straight from the garden to your kitchen while also offering beautiful natural health benefits.

These herbs love the milder days and cooler nights of autumn: Parsley, Coriander, Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Chives

VEGETABLES

Growing your own vegetables in autumn is a beautiful way to enjoy fresh, nutrient-rich produce straight from your backyard while working in harmony with the slowing season and cooler soil. It supports better digestion, reduces food miles, and brings a gentle rhythm to everyday meals.

These vegetables thrive in the milder days and warming soil of early autumn: Beetroot, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Silverbeet, Spinach, Lettuce, Peas, Spring Onion, Kale

FLOWERS

Flowers bring colour, beauty, and gentle vitality to the garden in autumn, while continuing to support pollinators like bees and butterflies. Many also act as companion plants, helping to protect and strengthen nearby crops for a more balanced, resilient garden.

These hardy blooms thrive in the cooler days of autumn and will flower beautifully through the season: Calendula, Pansy, Violas, Alyssum, Sweet Pea, Dianthus, Cornflower