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.
The story of a herb garden
PENNY WOODWARD witnesses the transformation of old trial planting beds into a beautiful big herb garden. A large herb garden was established at Heronswood – the home of the Diggers Club in Dromana, Victoria – designed by gardeners Simon Dodd and Clive Blazey.
Know Your Climate
A trip to the New England region in NSW gets JUSTIN RUSSELL thinking about the importance of getting to know your climate.
A Killing Frost
It's been a frosty winter so far in many parts of Australia, but JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests that cold temperatures can be an organic gardener's best friend.
How to Use Wood Ash
Wood heating is common throughout the cooler parts of Australia, but what to do with all that ash. JUSTIN RUSSELL recommends using it in the garden.
How to make your own seed raising mix
Raising seedlings is an important part organic vegetable gardening and to do it well, you need a quality seed raising mix. There’s no need to be spending good money on commercial product when you can make your own for less, says PHIL DUDMAN