Recent articles by Phil Dudman
![How to prepare for summer organic gardening How to prepare for summer organic gardening](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Water Fruit 1-500x500.jpg)
How to prepare for summer organic gardening
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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 How to control tomato caterpillar](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Tomato caterpillar-500x500.jpg)
How to control tomato caterpillar
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PHIL DUDMAN describes his latest organic strategy for controlling tomato caterpillar
![Growing Organic Mangoes Growing Organic Mangoes](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mango 1-500x500.jpg)
Growing Organic Mangoes
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If you love mango, then brace yourself for a bumper crop this year. PHIL DUDMAN explains why ‘this could be the year’ and shares his tips for planting and growing organic mangoes in small backyards.
![Pollinating zucchinis Pollinating zucchinis](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Zucchini_flowers-500x280.jpg)
Pollinating zucchinis
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Wondering why your zucchinis won’t develop properly? The garden guru PHIL DUDMAN helps you solve this problem.Watch how to ensure that your flowers develop fruit, by pollinating them yourself.
![Pumpkins Calling Pumpkins Calling](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/P4090133-500x500.jpg)
Pumpkins Calling
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They’re easy to grow and just as easy to store. If you love your pumpkins boiled, baked or blended, then now is the time to plan your summer crop, says PHIL DUDMAN
![Tips for growing the best organic beetroot Tips for growing the best organic beetroot](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Beetroot Harvest 3-500x500.jpg)
Tips for growing the best organic beetroot
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Spring is the primetime for planting beetroot right across Australia. Phil Dudman shares his organic planting and growing tips.
![Growing organic cucumbers Need inspiration for your cucumber yields? Read on!](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Cuc OG (1)-500x500.jpg)
Growing organic cucumbers
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Cucumbers are easy to grow organically and don’t need much room, and now’s the time to get planting, even in cooler areas, says PHIL DUDMAN
![10 Top Reasons for Going Organic 10 Top Reasons for Going Organic](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GROW-500x500.jpg)
10 Top Reasons for Going Organic
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If you’re not already convinced, here are PHIL DUDMAN’S top 10 reasons for growing your own organic food. Spread it around!
![Protecting vegies from the cold Protecting vegies from the cold](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/P1010195-500x500.jpg)
Protecting vegies from the cold
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As July temperatures plummet, PHIL DUDMAN shares some tips for safeguarding sensitive crops.
![Broccoli and Potato Soup Broccoli and Potato Soup](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Broccoli_soup-500x500.jpg)
Broccoli and Potato Soup
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Broccoli can be anything but boring. Just ask PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY who have found creative ways of turning this winter staple into a tasty treat that even the kids will love.
![Cooking with organic mandarins Cooking with organic mandarins](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mandrin-cakes-500x500.jpg)
Cooking with organic mandarins
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Not sure what to do with your glut of organic mandarins? Try this delicious recipe idea, says PHIL DUDMAN
![Eat your organic broccoli, leaves, stems and all Eat your organic broccoli, leaves, stems and all](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/broccoli leaves-500x500.jpg)
Eat your organic broccoli, leaves, stems and all
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If you’re growing your own organic broccoli, be sure to make use of the leaves as well. They make delicious and nutritious eating, says Phil Dudman.