Recent articles by Justin Russell
How to sow your capsicum and eggplant seeds in spring
Capsicums and eggplants are true summer crops that need warm conditions to grow. Here's how to get them started in spring.
How to put in place a crop rotation plan
A crop rotation plan will help avoid pest and disease build up in your garden.
Spring floral beauties
Looking for flowering plants for your spring garden? Justin Russell suggests adding these four bright blooms - they'll bring both colour and pollinators to your patch!
Growing blackberries in abundance
Summer is time for fresh berries and Justin Russell tells us we can grow them in our backyards in abundance - a chance to ditch the plastic and have your own supply!
The power of pollination
Pollination is necessary for our gardens to thrive so it's handy to understand how we can help all those beneficial insects and animals do their work.
Crop rotation
A crop rotation plan is a good idea for every garden as it will help avoid pests and disease build up – here's some basics.
Preserving lemons
When there's a glut of lemons in your garden, you can share them with friends and, with this recipe you can preserve them for later use! Nothing wasted!
Pickled gherkins
Experiencing a cucumber glut in your garden? That's not such a bad thing, even if you have heaps in your patch. Our advice? Start pickling!
Build a bed for your vegies
Planning your vegie patch? There's one question many of you might be asking: are raised beds right for me? Have a read and find out.
How to protect limes from pests
Limes look gorgeous in your garden and add a tasty tang to meals in your kitchen -- so you don't want pests getting to them before you do.
The Green Rhubarb Blues
Have you got the green rhubarb blues? Discover how you can grow red rhubarb, and why it's a must-have ingredient to grow in your garden.
Planning your garden
It's a good idea to do what is called succession planting so you don't end up with too little or too much of the vegies you love best. Here's how to go about it.