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.

Harvest notes: Nov-Dec

Garlic, Mulberries and Zucchinis wiil be ready to harvest in summer.

Harvest notes: Sept-Oct

Broad beans, celery, fennel & avocado wiil soon be ready to harvest.

Getting started

Anyone can get into organic gardening, says PHIL DUDMAN. Here are his tips on starting out.

Sustainable House Day

Here’s a chance to visit an eco-friendly home near you, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Pesticide residues in wines

In the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Organic Gardener, there is an article by SIMON WEBSTER on organic wine which pointed to more information on wine pesticide residues. Here it is:

Talking green business

Do capitalism and sustainability go together? David Suzuki may have the answer, SIMON WEBSTER reports.