A stitch in time
Regular action in the organic garden is the key to success says JENNIFER STACKHOUSE.
Chemical warfare
Commercially grown plums are exposed to a chemical cocktail of pesticides and herbicides, writes TIM MARSHALL.
Secret treehouse
If you go down to the woods today you're in for a big surprise, writes JACQUELINE FORSTER.
Treating head lice
With the incidence of head lice on the rise, KYLIE McGREGOR looks at the shift towards chemical-free treatments.
Herbicide alert
It’s crucial to know the source of manure or mulch you use says PENNY WOODWARD.
The allergy epidemic
KYLIE McGREGOR looks at the sudden rise in childhood allergies, in particular food allergies, and ways to reduce the risks.
How to control ants organically
Ants can be a real nuisance inside the home, but there’s no need to use highly toxic insecticides to control them, writes PHIL DUDMAN. Read on for some simple organic ant control strategies.
Autumn glories
JUSTIN RUSSELL is stopped in his tracks by the autumn foliage of some undervalued edible plants.
Organic strategies for household pests
It’s one thing to be organic outside in the garden, but all too easy to slip into conventional thinking inside the house. JUSTIN RUSSELL outlines some basic strategies for organic pest control around the home.
The sustainable block
After 11 years in Sydney, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Jeff Poole decided to realise their passions for gardening and living sustainably.
Peter Cooper’s cider making
Peter Cooper, of Wychwood Nursery in Tasmania, provides information for those thinking about home cider making.