Recent articles by Justin Russell
The wonders of watercress
Contrary to opinion, watercress is easy to grow, says JUSTIN RUSSELL, plus it's a nutritional powerhouse!
Grow like a boss
JUSTIN RUSSELL celebrates 16 years of food growing by sharing his one fundamental principle for gardening success.
How to understand your site
As autumn shadows lengthen, JUSTIN RUSSELL says that it's important to analyse the way light falls across your garden.
Glyphosate linked to cancer
The World Health Organisation's cancer agency describes glyphosate as a probable carcinogen, JUSTIN RUSSELL reports.
The Herbalist’s Bible
What did people do for medicine in the 17th century? JUSTIN RUSSELL reviews a modern take on a Middle Ages herbal classic.
What’s summer without basil?
There's a good case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden, especially if you love this herb.
Jobs for February
Despite wearying of summer and longing for autumn, JUSTIN RUSSELL gets stuck into some February pruning.
An abundance of blackberries
An epic blackberry crop has JUSTIN RUSSELL convinced that growing your own food is about abundance, not scarcity.
Have a very cherry Christmas!
Christmas wouldn't be complete without cherries, but for a sour twist, JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests trying Morello cherries.
What lies beneath
Curious about what's beneath your feet? JUSTIN RUSSELL excavates a brilliant new CSIRO soil mapping tool.
How to beat hydrophobia
Is your soil afraid of water? JUSTIN RUSSELL shares tips for combatting hydrophobic soil.
If the caps fit
Capsicums are heat loving summer vegies that look and taste great with the right care, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.