Recent articles by Justin Russell
Gardening jobs for August
JUSTIN RUSSELL heralds the approach of Spring with a flurry of August gardening jobs.
Gardening jobs for June
JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests rugging up and making the most of gardening in cooler weather. Read his tips here.
What to plant in May
Take advantage of forecast rain this month with JUSTIN RUSSELL's planting tips for a wide range of perennial and annual crops.
March planting ideas
With a good chance of decent autumn rains on the way JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's time to get planting!
Get ready for the cool season in February
Summer is gradually coming to a close, which according to JUSTIN RUSSELL, means time to get planting cool season crops.
What to do in January
A whiff of optimism in the air is inspiring JUSTIN RUSSELL to get stuck into the pruning and weeding.
Weekend jobs in Spring
Got anything planned for the long weekend? JUSTIN RUSSELL says scrap 'em, and spend the weekend enjoying three straight days of gardening bliss instead.
October: your gardening to-do list
October is a funny old month. In many climate zones, it feels like October has said goodbye to spring but hasn't quite embraced summer. Not to worry, No matter where you garden, JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's time to get cracking. Check out his tips for what you can plant this month.
Grow your own mulch
With an El Nino threatening a dry spring, mulching may prove vital, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.
The birds and the bees
JUSTIN RUSSELL discusses the birds, the bees and the mysteries of fruit tree pollination.
Weather versus climate
Current cold weather has social media in a frenzy, but JUSTIN RUSSELL says, don't believe the hype - it's winter after all.
July is for bed building
JUSTIN RUSSELL says, “now is the hour for all good gardeners to build a bed”!