Gardening jobs for June

JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests rugging up and making the most of gardening in cooler weather. Read his tips here.

Starting out with chooks

There are many benefits to keeping chooks but be warned, says JESSAMY MILLER, they can be addictive. 

Sick chooks

JESSAMY MILLER explains how to care for a sick or injured chook.

Compost – a recipe for success

Compost is an important part of any organic garden. Here we talk why we need compost as well as share our recipe for success.

Free-range eggs – new definition a debacle

Editor STEVE PAYNE highlights the drawbacks of the new definition of free-range eggs.

Autumn poultry care

JESSAMY MILLER describes some of the extra chores needed to care for your chooks in the Autumn months.

Get ready for the cool season in February

Summer is gradually coming to a close, which according to JUSTIN RUSSELL, means time to get planting cool season crops.

What to do in January

A whiff of optimism in the air is inspiring JUSTIN RUSSELL to get stuck into the pruning and weeding.

A good egg

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

Broody hens

The warmer months often bring regular bouts of broodiness. JESSAMY MILLER lists some ways of de-brooding chickens.

Chook care in busy periods

JESSAMY MILLER gives some handy hints to make life easier in the chook pen during the festive season and summer holidays.

Conserving moisture

Some tips from PENNY WOODWARD to keep your garden alive if you are away for a few days and during very hot weather.