Recent articles by Phil Dudman
How to control ants organically
Ants can be a real nuisance inside the home, but there’s no need to use highly toxic insecticides to control them, writes PHIL DUDMAN. Read on for some simple organic ant control strategies.
Action diary for Autumn
PHIL DUDMAN says autumn is action time in the organic garden and lists the must-do jobs.
Winter Veg – Get Planting!
Prepare winter crops now to maximize your potential harvest, writes PHIL DUDMAN
How to graft citrus
If you’d like to try your hand at grafting fruit trees, then have a go at citrus. It’s easy to do and allows you to grow a greater variety of fruit in less space, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
Celebrate summer with peaches
Join PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY to celebrate the best of summer’s organic bounty with this festive fare featuring plump, perfect peaches.
Too hot? Grow microgreens
If it’s getting too hot for growing your favourite leafy greens and herbs in the garden, then try growing your own organic microgreens in pots, writes PHIL DUDMAN
How to solve problems with passionfruit
Got a passionfruit vine that’s giving you grief? Garden writer PHIL DUDMAN helps to unravel some of the most common hitches.
How to Grow Organic Lychees
December marks the beginning of the Lychee season in Australia. PHIL DUDMAN shares his love for this delicious subtropical fruit along with his organic tips for growing them.
How to harvest and store onions
With the right pre and post-harvest treatment, your homegrown organic onions will store for months. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips and experiences.
Asparagus royale
While its crisp, crunchy spears have long been coveted by royalty the world over, asparagus is a no-fuss prolific crop that makes for some tasty modern-day fare, say PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY.
How to prepare for summer organic gardening
Summer in the organic garden can pose its challenges, particularly in hot areas. PHIL DUDMAN shares a few tips for staying cool and keeping crops productive.
How to control tomato caterpillar
PHIL DUDMAN describes his latest organic strategy for controlling tomato caterpillar