Recent articles by Justin Russell
Bondin’ with my calamondin
It might be fruiting two months ahead of schedule, but JUSTIN RUSSELL extolls the virtues of his backyard calamondin tree.
Jobs for March
Autumn's here. Depending on where you are in Australia, that might mean welcome rain, cooler weather or in some cases, continuining drought. Check out JUSTIN RUSSELL's guide to March gardening in your neck of the woods.
Bush tea saves the day
After a hard morning gardening, a cup of bush tea makes a refreshing pick-me-up.
Use shade to beat the heat
Trying to keep your cool in the vegie patch? JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how he uses shade cloth to spare lettuces and leafy greens from the worst of the summer heat.
Summer prune fruit trees
For a bumper crop of fruit next summer, prune deciduous fruit trees now. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.
Jobs for January
Summertime, and the gardening's easy. JUSTIN RUSSELL lists his jobs for January, including tips on slug control, safe use of pyrethrum sprays and backyard geese.
Putting the cole in slaw
Cabbages in December? Too right! JUSTIN RUSSELL gives tips for growing late brassicas and shares a delicious coleslaw recipe.
What to do in December
Summer's here! JUSTIN RUSSELL gets the garden in party mode, offers tips for summer plant feeding, and suggests ways to enjoy a well-earned siesta under a shady tree.
Poultry planning
Want to get the most out of your feathered friends? JUSTIN RUSSELL gives you tips for managing chooks in an organic backyard.
Hilling potatoes
Want to know the secret to getting maximum yeilds from your potato crop? JUSTIN RUSELL has the solution.
Rockin’ the beets
With an abundance of beetroot being harvested from his patch, JUSTIN RUSSELL shares a favourite recipe - roasted beetroot salad.
Garden jobs for November
Is it November already? Summer is nearly upon us and JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's shaping up to be drier than average across much of Australia. Check out his suggested jobs for November and get cracking!