Recent articles by Justin Russell
![September: time to start planting seeds Bean Seed](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BeanSeeds-500x500.jpg)
September: time to start planting seeds
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Justin Russell's ideas for what to plant in September, wherever you garden in Australia.
![Corn fights back 'Glass gem' heirloom corn](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/J5HNT3-500x413.jpg)
Corn fights back
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Justin Russell introduces the world of heirloom corn, including eating, flour and popping cultivars.
![What to plant in July Mustard Greens](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mustard-500x500.jpg)
What to plant in July
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Depending on your climate, July's either a great month to plant vegies, or a time to hibernate, says Justin Russell.
![On regenerative farming and gardening Broadforking](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Broadforking-500x500.jpg)
On regenerative farming and gardening
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Is the term 'regenerative' in danger of becoming a new buzzword? Justin Russell investigates.
![Gardening jobs for May Shade Trees](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/AvocadoTreeShade-500x500.jpg)
Gardening jobs for May
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Justin Russell suggests two jobs to do this month to help your garden deal with a changing climate.
![Pea shoots and leaves Pea shoots](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_1608-500x500.jpg)
Pea shoots and leaves
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Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.
![How to sharpen your tools Sharpening secateurs](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/B3 - Sharpening Secateurs-500x413.jpg)
How to sharpen your tools
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Well-maintained tools make gardening jobs safer and easier. Justin Russell shows how to keep them sharp.
![Gardening jobs for April Autumn Light](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AprilLight-500x500.jpg)
Gardening jobs for April
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With its golden light and pleasant working conditions, autumn is a magical time of the year to be gardener, says Justin Russell.
![What to plant in April Grow your own vegetables](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fresh veg Kirsten Bresciani-500x500.jpg)
What to plant in April
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With summer heat starting to fizzle across most of the country, Justin Russell says it's a great time to plant!
![April planting ideas Crimson Broad Beans](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CrimsonBroadBean-500x500.jpg)
April planting ideas
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Mid-autumn is a lovely time to plant some seeds for a winter harvest. Check out Justin Russell's April planting guide.
![New seed security threat seed security at risk](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2214 (1)-500x500.jpg)
New seed security threat
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A review of the import of brassica seed is a threat to small farmers, seed suppliers and our nation's food sovereignty, says Justin Russell.