Putting Down Roots

The best time to sow winter veg is now, in mid-summer. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips for sowing carrots and parsnips.

What to do in December and January

JUSTIN RUSSELL'S suggestions for what to do in the organic garden during December and January.

Malay hen is on her game

A hen from a much-maligned breed is proving a great surrogate mum, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

What to do in November

JUSTIN RUSSELL's suggestions of what to do in the organic garden during November.

Jobs for October

Time waits for no organic gardener. Spring marches on, and JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips for the month of October.

Away with the birds

JUSTIN RUSSELL writes that wildlife is an essential element of an organic garden, and birds in particular can play an important role in helping to control pests.

Manure in, compost out

A local produce swap can produce some interesting outcomes. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his excitement about scoring a few bags of...horse manure - perfect for making compost.

Where’s the buzz

JUSTIN RUSSELL notices a lack of honey bees in his garden, and suggests a course of action to help local bee colonies thrive.

Build your own compost bays

Looking for an easy way to manage your compost? Here's how to build a simple three-bay compost system from recycled materials.

Garden Jobs for Late Winter

Late winter is no time to rest on your laurels. According to JUSTIN RUSSELL, it's one of the busiest times of the year with plenty to do before spring. Let's get cracking!

The Great Divide

Lots of perennial food plants can be easily propagated by division of the root ball. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.

Time to build healthy soil

Late winter is the perfect time to build healthy soil. JUSTIN RUSSELL writes about composting and using green manure.