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.

Stormy gardening

Editor STEVE PAYNE gives some good advice to weather the storms of summer.

Size matters in the hen house

Good things come in small packages when it comes to bantam fowl.

Weekend jobs in Spring

Got anything planned for the long weekend? JUSTIN RUSSELL says scrap 'em, and spend the weekend enjoying three straight days of gardening bliss instead. 

October: your gardening to-do list

October is a funny old month. In many climate zones, it feels like October has said goodbye to spring but hasn't quite embraced summer. Not to worry, No matter where you garden, JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's time to get cracking. Check out his tips for what you can plant this month. 

To prune or not to prune?

Opinion is divided on whether tomatoes benefit from pruning, writes Penny Woodward.

Grow your own mulch

With an El Nino threatening a dry spring, mulching may prove vital, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.