Hilling potatoes

Want to know the secret to getting maximum yeilds from your potato crop? JUSTIN RUSELL has the solution.

Community minded

Jacqueline Forster speaks with horticulturist Jon Kingston, head gardener at the James Street Reserve Community Garden in Redfern, where we shot our November/December ‘beans’ cover. 

Backyard Chickens recognized by peers

Our Organic Gardener Essential Guide: Backyard Chickens was recognised by the judges as a FINALIST in the recent Publishers Australia Excellence Awards.

Chefs hop to it

Grasshoppers are on the menu as insect-eating catches on, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Permaculture for life

With a feature on permaculture appearing in an upcoming edition of Organic Gardener, editor STEVE PAYNE reflects on how he first discovered the design concept.

Temperature rising

A draft report from the CCA recommends Australia aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50 per cent by 2030.

Garden jobs for November

Is it November already? Summer is nearly upon us and JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's shaping up to be drier than average across much of Australia. Check out his suggested jobs for November and get cracking!

Bushfire recovery and resistance

Last month's bushfires in NSW were a devastating blow, but JUSTIN RUSSELL says that there's hope for the future: Gardens will recover, and gardeners can take proactive steps to help resist future fires.

Artists in bloom

Gardens and plants are the subject of a new art exhibition, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Snap to it

There are only days left to enter the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Garlic harvest begins

Much to his neighbours suprise, JUSTIN RUSSELL starts harvesting the first of his garlic bulbs. Check out his tips on knowing when the time’s right.

Lunch at St Erth

Our readers’ lunch with the Diggers Club at their Garden of St Erth was held on Friday and was a wonderful success.