Recent articles by Justin Russell

Chill factor

Lots of vegies love the cold and are sweeter for a frost. Here's how to take advantage of this while also protecting plants.

Build a garden not a bunker

How a well-loved edible garden can provide resilience, nourishment and productivity in a changing world. Just plant these foods.

Bush foods – good for you and the environment

Bush foods are a good option to plant in your garden, especially as they are adapted to our hot climate and are often rich in nutrients.

Making every part count

Making the most of root to leaf edibility is an idea that has been used for generations by frugal kitchens. Winter soups are just the start!

How to grow beetroot

Beetroot comes in a variety of colours and shapes: there is much more to this vegie than the standard red/purple types. You can also grow it yourself.

Pears: cool season fruit to grow in your backyard

Fresh is best when it comes to pears as they are a very fragile fruit. Here's the many reasons for growing your own tree, including their ability to thrive and grow fruit in a variety of climates.

Cool-season pruning

Before you start pruning, there's a few things you need to consider, writes Justin Russell.

Greenhouse growing

You can use a structure such as a greenhouse to modify climate conditions, says Justin Russell, protecting plants or extending the growing season for cold-sensitive crops.

It’s a jungle in here

Our living rooms are being taken over by plants – and it’s good for us in many different ways! Justin Russell shares his indoor plant care tips to help you get started.

What to plant in February

It's horrid weather for planting, says Justin Russell, but try to get some winter crop seeds sown into punnets.

What to plant in January

Justin Russell reminds us that the summer solstice has passed and the sun is lowering in the sky.

Getting intensive

Justin Russell investigates a selection of tools and equipment for ambitious gardeners and aspiring market gardens