Harvest notes: June-July

Cauliflower, citrus, peas and turnips will be ready to be harvested soon.

Winter warmers

Winter calls for warming, hearty fare – think tasty casseroles filled with just-picked root veggies. PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY share their thoughts.

Orange renaissance

Having fallen from favour in recent decades, the backyard orange tree is due for a comeback – be it sweet, blood or sour, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

Dare to bare

Bare rooted trees will be appearing in nurseries over the next couple of weeks, and many are available online. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how to successfully dare to bare.

Chickens in nappies

At last, you can invite chooks into the house without worrying about the carpet (well, apart from the scratching), SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Watering in winter

Knowing when to water your garden is a vital skill to master, especially in winter, when every climate zone in Australia does something different. JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips.

Chicken breeds on show

The best of more than 100 chook breeds are going on display in Melbourne, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Happy as a chook out of mud

It’s important to make your chicken shed waterproof, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Warming winter salads

Radishes and lettuces: there is nothing better for a fresh salad.

Fruit flies buzzing on organic diet

Fruit flies fed organic food are healthier than those fed more conventional food.

Seed savers take a stand

Sharing seeds has never been easier, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

We’ve got the power

As households continue to embrace solar panels, scientists have shown that Australia could run on 100 per cent renewable power, SIMON WEBSTER reports.