Recent articles by Phil Dudman

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes

PHIL DUDMAN’s organic zucchinis have been framed, and he explains why.

How to grow organic ginger

Fresh organic ginger is expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to grow. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips.

Spring vegie head start

Gardeners in warm areas are busy planting out their organic spring crops. With a little protection, you can give seedlings a head start in cold areas too. PHIL DUDMAN, shares a few ideas for a simple homemade coldframe.

Mad about Kale

Ever since I saw Peter Cundall drinking boiled kale juice like an elixir of youth, I’ve been mad about growing and eating it myself, says PHIL DUDMAN.

Citrus: how to carry out winter maintenance

Citrus have provided us with a bumper crop of organic fruit again this season. So what now? PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for pruning, spraying and fertilising in preparation for another productive year ahead.

Citrus: Recipes that make the most of your bounty

Citrus trees dripping with fruit? PHIL DUDMAN shares some recipes for preserving and cooking with organic citrus.

Mother of 6 faces jail for planting vegies

A Michigan women faces 93 days in jail for planting a vegetable garden in her front yard, reports PHIL DUDMAN

How to Grow Organic Container Crops

PHIL DUDMAN shares an idea for maximizing returns with container growing, along with his prized recipe for an organic potting mix that guarantees success every time.

What to do with too many organic pumpkins

Pumpkins are one of those easy-grow organic crops that are incredibly prolific. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for storing your excess along with a warming pumpkin recipe for winter.

How to grow organic Nagami cumquat

Looking for a fruit tree that will thrive in a pot? Try a Nagami cumquat, says PHIL DUDMAN
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How to make straw bale gardens

They must be the ultimate in lazy gardening. PHIL DUDMAN explains how to turn a simple straw bale into a productive organic garden in seconds flat.

Give chokos a go

Chokos are at their productive peak, but there must be more to cooking them than smothering them in white sauce. PHIL DUDMAN puts the challenge to his foodie buddy Julie Ray.