Recent articles by Organic Gardener

The art of organic gift giving

We gardeners have plenty to give, whether it's a homemade present from our harvests, sharing our growing experience or taking the time to help others.

How to maximise your garden space

Maximise the space available in your garden so you can enjoy an ongoing supply of fresh produce.

Creating a wicking bed

Spring is almost sprung so now’s the perfect time to make a wicking bed to keep your plants well watered.

The language of growing

A unique educational program is helping new refugees learn permaculture and English language skills, writes KYLIE McGREGOR.

Make your own herb-infused oils and balms

Make your own herb-infused oils and medicinal balms with naturopath ANTHIA KOULLOUROS.

More Accolades for ABC Organic Gardener

Organic Gardener has won HMAA’s “Magazine Laurel” for 2016 and our website was a finalist at the recent HMAA Laurel Awards.
The meat debate

DAVID HOLMGREN, MARC LLEWELLYN and PAUL WEST contemplate the omnivore's dilemna.

Make your own pyrethrum

Penny Woodward is an expert in using herbs to help control pests naturally. Here she tells how to make your own pyrethrum spray.

Renewable energy breakthroughs

Dr. REESE HALTER reveals some of the technological, social and farming breakthroughs that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A good egg

Organic egg farmer and triple j 25 under 25 legend, MADELAINE SCOTT, shares her tips for quality egg production.

Kohlrabi and friends

It’s time for the bulbous globes of kohlrabi to shine, with its siblings swede and turnip, writes PETER CUNDALL.

Forest dieback

DR REESE HALTER says dying forests are the harbinger of climate change. Stay tuned for his reports from COP21, Paris.